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

Once I asked Ben if he would be ready to play for me and for England he straight away, and without hesitation, said he would love that and he was desperate to come back.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

For the first few years, Pappas says he just saw the same pool of employees—about 30% of white-collar workers—engage, but more hesitation from potential new converts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

I think we expected more hesitation, and maybe a story or seven about what happened at the schools.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline