Example Sentences

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"He never hesitated to stop, acknowledge, and share a moment with someone on the street."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Film and TV have not hesitated either, with Epic Games' tech deployed in Star Wars series "The Mandalorian" and Oscar-winning short film "War is Over".

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

While 27 states have agreed to use SAVE, others have hesitated, concerned not only about inaccuracies, but also about privacy and the data’s potential to be used in immigration enforcement.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Jackson hesitated — the job required him to leave the seminary six months short of graduation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

She hesitated, wanting to make the story more frightening.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack