hesitation
Example Sentences
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With less hesitation, Bell, 40, acknowledges that he finds a certain kinship with his character.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
"There is to be no hesitation," he said in a social media post, adding that US mine "sweepers" are clearing the strait "right now".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Eastern Mediterranean is seeing some hesitation, and cruise lines as a result have upped promotions, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
His teammates, however, backed him without hesitation, saying he was one of the smartest players in baseball and made the game look easy through hard work.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“I’ll meet you at the nursery,” I said in that tiny moment of hesitation, without looking at any of them.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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