hesitant
Example Sentences
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He was known for evolving from a conservative stance—hesitant to grant approvals—to finding new ways to push new drugs out faster.
Council members were hesitant to believe that a projected tax income increase of $70 million in its first year was realistic, especially when collecting from unlicensed businesses that are hard to track down.
From Los Angeles Times
Frank is understandably hesitant to admit his side are in relegation fight - but the numbers don't lie.
From BBC
Companies might be hesitant to bring new workers into roles that might turn out to not be necessary.
"I was initially hesitant as I had no experience in acting and was concerned about the long travel from home," she says.
From BBC
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