Example Sentences

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“I am hesitating between abstaining and Macron,” Ms. Abdellaoui said.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2022

I am hesitating to introduce all this to her as I fear the following could happen:

From The Verge • Apr. 16, 2016

“I am hesitating how to begin,” said he.

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis

I am hesitating whether to try to read in my cart or go off a little way with my plaid and umbrella.

From James Gilmour of Mongolia His diaries, letters, and reports by Gilmour, James

I am hesitating," said I, "because of the two or three rather threatening-looking clouds toward the east.

From Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth by Green, Anna Katharine