- present participle of hesitate.
hesitating
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I don’t want to escalate too quickly and create pressure, but I also don’t want to miss opportunities by hesitating too long.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
But experts have worried that doctors are hesitating to offer treatment without an ironclad diagnosis, which clinicians say can take time and increase risks to the mother.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 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
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
When he had finished the second slice, he looked at the Trunchbull, hesitating.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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