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hesitate

[hez-i-teyt] / ˈhɛz ɪˌteɪt /


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A spokesperson for the Prison and Probation Service said: "As this case shows, we do not hesitate to send offenders back to prison if they break the rules."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Overall, if LNG is seen as too volatile, countries may hesitate to build infrastructure around it at all.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The attendant gestured toward the sky, saying that “the boss” was watching on camera and would not hesitate to call security.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

While those issues have improved, many physicians still hesitate to prescribe them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Frank wasn’t sure what Nico was talking about, but Jason didn’t hesitate.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan