hesitation
Example Sentences
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"For the blood of the martyrs, sing the national anthem with firmness and without hesitation," read one placard.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
"It looks as if it's also an elbow to the side of the head as well. VAR have asked the referee to come over and he had no hesitation in giving the penalty."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
I think it starts from the same thing that inspired my own hesitation to declare the frozen trucker case absurd when I first heard about it.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
While the season showcased Simpson’s ability to carve up defenses, there was widespread hesitation about using a premium pick on him because of his lack of experience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“I thought about it,” I said without hesitation.
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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Vocabulary lists containing hesitation
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