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Discover LudwigThe phrase "after hesitating" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action that follows a moment of uncertainty or indecision.
Example: "After hesitating, she finally decided to speak up during the meeting."
Alternatives: "after pausing" or "after wavering".
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After hesitating, he waved.
After hesitating, Farrar agreed to join him as a partner.
After hesitating a moment, he let the entire crowd into the lobby.
After hesitating, Mr. Trump appears to have decided to make good on his past promises.
After hesitating at the plane's door, she lands heavily in a sty of rutting pigs.
After hesitating a moment, she responded, "It seems like he has a very nice family.
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A long punt up field sees the ball bounce in the Norwich penalty area, which John Ruddy comes to meet after initially hesitating.
The Manchester City striker had a trio of golden opportunities before the quarter-hour mark but failed to beat Stipe Pletikosa in the Croatia goal after slightly hesitating on each occasion.
On Monday, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany said she wanted Greece to stay in the euro union, reiterating what appears now to be her steadfast position after months of hesitating on the issue.
For a mage this means staying at max range from the mob being tanked and hesitating after casting a critical hit.
The effect is especially strong in that last stanza: a period or a colon after "hesitate," and the range of its power is drastically narrowed.
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