hesitation

Example Sentences

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These shortcuts make impulse buying “almost effortless,” Florida-based VyStar Credit Union says, and removing the ease of a one-tap purchase forces a moment of hesitation that could save your budget.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

"I can say it openly, that we have become Naxal-free -- there is no hesitation in saying this," Shah told parliament, adding that "once the entire operation is completed, I will also inform the country."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Less than two minutes later, the emergency vehicle en route to United 2384 requests permission to cross the same runway, via taxiway D. After a slight hesitation, the controller gives the green light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Arteta has no hesitation entrusting Heinze with such key tasks.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Then, with only a bit of hesitation, I untie the orange handles, turn the bag upside down, and dump a pile of trash onto the ground.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller