have been hesitating
- present perfect progressive of hesitate.
Example Sentences
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I helped him pay off some of his debts, but recently I have been hesitating to send more money.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
Investors have been hesitating for the past several years.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Yes, father; I have been hesitating between Moorcock and Black Adder, but I thought you would like the black.”
From Crown and Sceptre A West Country Story by Nash, J.
What you have to say to me seems important, to judge by the length of time you have been hesitating to speak to me.
From The Lesser Bourgeoisie by Balzac, Honoré de
It was on Tuesday last," said Mrs. Penniman, "and I have been hesitating ever since about telling you.
From Washington Square by James, Henry
