hesitation
Example Sentences
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It was the greatest honor of the loyal Lewis’s life, and he accepted without hesitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Without hesitation, Christina Koch said she'd miss the camaraderie, that the crew were now like family.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
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
When associate head coach BJ Das approached Matthews to tell her to be ready, the freshman stepped up without hesitation, a skill she worked on during elite competition.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
When word of the German action reached the Russian capital, Czar Nicholas, after much hesitation, ordered the full mobilization of Russia’s armed forces.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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