hesitant
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“You see these articles about firms being sanctioned because they have hallucinations in their court filings. And the reaction of someone who’s already hesitant is, ‘Gee, I can’t do that,’” Glazer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has made workers extremely hesitant to cooperate with authorities, Camacho said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Datu Atom Malimpnig, a Maguindanaon chieftain, said the newly formed coastline had left the group of fishermen and their families hesitant to return to their now-destroyed homes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
England's first steps in this World Cup were hesitant and uncertain – but when they hit their stride it brought to mind that word again.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
But I didn’t know Cloke well, and I was hesitant to stop and say hello.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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