hesitates
- present tense form of hesitate (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“He has spent his life working hard to support his family and never hesitates to help those in need. Now, he is the one who needs help.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
He hesitates to call what he was doing playing at the professional level.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
The Fed typically hesitates to respond to price spikes caused by changes in energy prices, which are known for being bumpy, but she said the persistent overshoot might make that "harder to do this time".
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
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 ● Jan. 12, 2026
She hesitates, and I know that she must really love it.
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
