- present participle of hesitate.
hesitating
Example Sentences
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Some argue the Bank of Japan is hesitating because it fears higher rates on Japanese government debt would further undermine the country’s finances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I'm hesitating because I'm speaking on behalf of other people and that's very difficult to do," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
DSA-LA member Anna Gross argued that neither candidate was ideal, with Huang, who has little political experience, being a long shot and Raman hesitating to fully embrace the group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 22, 2026
They held them up to the light, pressed them between their fingers, hesitating — until, one by one, they took a bite.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
I turned to Carl, hesitating a little before I asked, “Do you know what the fight was about?”
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
