hesitance

Example Sentences

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Analysts attribute part of China's hesitance to Beijing's desire to balance energy imports from different suppliers and not become too reliant on any one source.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Minutes of the Fed’s December meeting recorded that some officials expressed hesitance about additional cuts in the near future, without identifying them by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

“There may also be hesitance to contact other government organizations due to fear of the unknown or a past negative interaction. Working with law firms and attorneys can also be overwhelming.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 30, 2025

While that may sound like a good thing all around, it may be why employers are showing signs of hesitance about hiring new workers, with payroll growth decreasing by 269,000.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

I move with hesitance toward the kitchen and notice that the light’s on.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak