misgiving
Example Sentences
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Despite their misgiving, both Lancaster and Wilson publicly urged their colleagues to ratify the tentative agreement, saying that rejecting it wouldn’t lead to better outcomes.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023
McHugh said his only misgiving would be if the primary motivation by TB12 is to “create revenue streams for the company, as opposed to getting kids more engaged in physical education.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2022
And it was my primary misgiving about the entire project, right?
From Salon • May 29, 2022
The man, identified as Juror 20, was seated on the jury despite one misgiving: He was supposed to get married on May 1 in Florida, when deliberations could still be taking place.
From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2021
Helene thought about the trip South with heavy misgiving but decided that she had the best protection: her manner and her bearing, to which she would add a beautiful dress.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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