hesitating

Example Sentences

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They held them up to the light, pressed them between their fingers, hesitating — until, one by one, they took a bite.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

That removed a near-term overhang on the stock, but private lenders are hesitating to back its plans, according to Schwartz.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Developing the ability to deploy platoons of robots that can carry out orders without hesitating also speaks to skepticism in Beijing about the reliability of PLA mission commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Although police still can use less-lethal weapons to contain unruly demonstrators, the city claimed the rules put officers at risk of hesitating in chaotic situations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

“I asked her ...,” Ash trailed off, hesitating, and looked down at the ground.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo