hesitate

Example Sentences

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He nodded sadly and hesitated for a moment, and I wished I could scoop the air around me and pull those words back into my mouth.

From Literature

Most people recognize the familiar situation at a restaurant or dinner party when one plate arrives early and the person served hesitates to start eating.

From Science Daily

Looking under the hood, issuers found reasons to hesitate.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We won't hesitate to investigate where we suspect companies are failing in their duties, especially where there's a risk of harm to children."

From BBC

“We will not hesitate to prosecute anyone — judges included — who defraud public benefits intended to help those in need.”

From Los Angeles Times