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hesitating

/ˈhɛzɪteɪtɪŋ/ noun C2
  1. hesitation

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Some of his own holdings were imperilled, and the man was working like some high-geared, delicate, strong machine—strung to full tension, going at full speed, accurate, never hesitating, with the proper word and decision and act ready and prompt as clockwork.
Six stories from The Four Million, p. 19 · C1
He inquired how far Netherfield was from Meryton; and, after receiving her answer, asked in a hesitating manner how long Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 86 · B2
I stood hesitating, and as I did so I heard distinctly the sound of a closing door.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 11 · B2
I was hesitating as to what I should do when there was a sharp tap on my shoulder, and there was Colonel Emsworth beside me.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 14 · B2

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