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hesitant

[hez-i-tuhnt] / ˈhɛz ɪ tənt /


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Gromov said he saw "quite high" chances of a full commercial deal being struck, while Korolev was more hesitant, expecting only "affirmation of political support, not final agreements".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Coming off of 2025, market volatility saw farmers across the country hesitant to buy their year’s fertilizer early, opting instead to buy it closer to the start of the spring growing season.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Many Chinese people are hesitant to talk politics and although they have a message for Trump, they did not want to share their names.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Campers with reservations are hesitant to leave the park, knowing that it may take up to two hours to re-enter on busy days,” the department statement read.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“I do want you to stay out of that tunnel,” Ms. Morales said, and her voice was hesitant now.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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