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

I have been hesitating," I said, "for days together to tell you something.

From The Hungry Stones and Other Stories by Tagore, Rabindranath

It was on Tuesday last," said Mrs. Penniman, "and I have been hesitating ever since about telling you.

From Washington Square by James, Henry

For two days I have been hesitating whether to tell my father point-blank that I want no more Spanish lessons and have Henarez sent about his business.

From Letters of Two Brides by Balzac, Honoré de