hesitating

Example Sentences

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Hesitating at first, he gave in and joined them, his eyes beaming.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2023

Hesitating, I asked him if he thought there was any grand, capital “T” truth.

From New York Times • May 5, 2022

Hesitating to allow her mother to be labeled dominant, Nancy said, “She got her way - she stomped her foot and got her way.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2016

Hesitating, she assured the theater’s artistic director, Brian Rogers, that she was just kidding.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2014

Hesitating a moment, the policeman said gently, “Honey, they’ll be right here.”

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett