hesitation

Example Sentences

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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

Silver may offer another chance, but in a market this volatile, hesitation could mean missing it.

From Barron's

So when this tall good-looking young man appeared with apprentice papers from a good firm in Berlin, Father hired him without hesitation.

From Literature

I recovered my step, hoping he hadn’t noticed the hesitation.

From Literature

He noted the word “rahi” means “shepherd” in Arabic, and that Al-Rahi was a “true pastor” who had rushed to help wounded parishioners “without hesitation.”

From Los Angeles Times