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hesitate

[hez-i-teyt] / ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt /


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When the economics turn, these companies will not hesitate to walk away.

From Salon

A government source said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood would not hesitate to ban visas for other countries refusing to take citizens back.

From BBC

After dinner — the couple’s first Chicago tavern-style pizza — Sullivan offered Faqiri a box to save her last slice, and she hesitated.

From Los Angeles Times

“The FAA will not hesitate to act if additional safety measures are required,” the agency said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Buy an olive oil that’s a notch nicer than what you usually allow yourself — something grassy and golden, maybe lightly infused, luxe enough to feel special but not so precious you hesitate to use it.

From Salon