hesitation
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Actors in the production lip-sync the actual audio, reproducing every hesitation, interruption and verbal tic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Celenza says the only way to get over that initial hesitation is to just start.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
"It was worth it, but only just," he says with hesitation.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
Unencumbered by deep convictions and free from the constraints imposed by conventional morality or codes of honor, he can alter his tactics to the exigencies of the moment without hesitation or scruple.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
“Well, you see, the truth of the matter,” said Fflewddur, clearing his throat and speaking with much hesitation, “is this way. I’m not officially a bard.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing hesitation
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