Example Sentences

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"I'm hesitating because I'm speaking on behalf of other people and that's very difficult to do," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The U.S. didn’t become the world’s financial center by hesitating in moments of technological change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

DSA-LA member Anna Gross argued that neither candidate was ideal, with Huang, who has little political experience, being a long shot and Raman hesitating to fully embrace the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

They held them up to the light, pressed them between their fingers, hesitating — until, one by one, they took a bite.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

He pulled the notebook against his chest, hesitating.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack