hesitate
Example Sentences
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"Lenders should only provide credit to people who can afford to repay," it says, adding that it is currently reviewing the rules, and will "not hesitate to act" if it identifies issues.
From BBC
The commissioner also warned he would "not hesitate to refer the matter to the Court of Session" if ministers failed to comply by Thursday - a week on from the original deadline.
From BBC
Although police still can use less-lethal weapons to contain unruly demonstrators, the city claimed the rules put officers at risk of hesitating in chaotic situations.
From Los Angeles Times
While American energy majors hesitate about going back to Venezuela, oil traders and tanker tycoons are diving in.
But it’s easy to see why a proprietor might hesitate, since a “Pistols Welcome” banner might alienate other customers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
