Example Sentences

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But because there are no nutrition and mortality surveys of the type that are standard in such emergencies, the UN is hesitating to call it a famine.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2021

One of the reasons the Hallmark actress is hesitating: Reports say she's concerned about the potential impact on her daughters.

From Fox News • Apr. 13, 2019

“I’ve always wondered why the N.F.L. is hesitating to pull the trigger,” he said.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2017

Netherlands international defender Daryl Janmaat, 24, is hesitating over signing a new contract at Feyenoord as he awaits a bid from Arsenal in the summer.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2014

The highest bid is now 295,000 notes, and the second user is hesitating on raising the bid to 300,000.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu