hesitant

Example Sentences

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Initially Chloe was hesitant to tell friends and family that she was being affected by infertility.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The lowered guidance stems from ongoing weakness in its network solutions group, particularly hesitant life sciences clients.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Seeing a scan with calcification can help sway patients on the fence, many of whom are hesitant to take medications like statins, says Khan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Is Xavier at all hesitant to accept Sinatra’s mission to find ALEX?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I take a piece of stationery from my purse and write a hesitant note to the Danneman family, leaving it folded in the letter box by the front door.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse