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hesitant

[hez-i-tuhnt] / ˈhɛz ɪ tənt /


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Some buyers are hesitant to shop around because they’re worried about multiple “hard” credit pulls impacting their credit ratings.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“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

And a hesitant Scott McKenna had his pocket picked within seven minutes against the Brazilians.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

Isa appeared, leading a hesitant Mr. Beiderman down the stairs.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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