hesitating

Example Sentences

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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

The Chargers aren’t hesitating when it comes to bolstering their run-blocking options for new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, reportedly agreeing to terms Monday with former Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

That removed a near-term overhang on the stock, but private lenders are hesitating to back its plans, according to Schwartz.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

Developing the ability to deploy platoons of robots that can carry out orders without hesitating also speaks to skepticism in Beijing about the reliability of PLA mission commanders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Without hesitating a second, he dashed the water at Wilbur.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White