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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a hesitate" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "a hesitation"? If this is the case, you can use it when referring to a moment of uncertainty or indecision.
Example: "There was a slight hesitation before she answered the question."
Alternatives: "a pause" or "a reluctance".
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B rear-ends A, because A hesitated, and B was still looking to the left.
A hesitating shopper may be offered an instant discount or free shipping in order to encourage them to purchase.
Frank Castle, by email A: I hesitated over this one.
And why would a mercenary hesitate to shoot an enemy, no matter the religion?
Also, a person may hesitate before nodding when giving an answer.
"I kind of had to hesitate a little bit and throw a soft throw," Teixeira said.
A driver from the commuter group said: "I hesitate a bit more to overtake.
Dustin didn't hesitate a moment.
She didn't hesitate a moment.
I started to hesitate a little bit.
"I did not hesitate a bit before making this announcement.
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