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to hesitate
01
to pause before saying or doing something because of uncertainty or nervousness
Intransitive
Example
When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.
In the heated debate, the politician hesitated before addressing the controversial topic.
John hesitated before entering the unfamiliar building, wondering if he was in the right place.
02
to stammer or pause during speech, often due to uncertainty, nervousness, or difficulty in finding the right words
Intransitive
Example
In the heated debate, the politician hesitated and stammered, trying to respond to the unexpected question from the audience.
In the court deposition, the witness hesitated when asked about the events leading up to the incident.
Nervous about the public speaking engagement, the speaker hesitated through the opening lines of the presentation.
Example
When asked about the promotion, Sarah hesitated before responding.
In the heated debate, the politician hesitated before addressing the controversial topic.
John hesitated before entering the unfamiliar building, wondering if he was in the right place.
Confronted with the difficult decision, Tom hesitated, weighing the pros and cons before making a choice.
Facing the unexpected question, the candidate hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing her words before replying.
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