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Recent Examples of hesitancy He is shifty enough, though, and competes quite hard, showing no hesitancy to play the body. Corey Pronman, The Athletic, 27 Aug. 2024 The event signals a substantial nod of confidence in Harris from a critical part of the LGBTQ+ community that has historically eyed her with hesitancy. Condé Nast, Them, 15 Aug. 2024 Many attribute their hesitancy to the perception that physicians are unwilling or unable to help. Henry Bair, STAT, 31 July 2024 Rivera, who lives in Goodyear, will be voting for the very first time in this election, and despite some hesitancy at the beginning, solidified his support for Harris. Rafael Carranza, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hesitancy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hesitancy
Noun
  • Historically, the reluctance of insurance companies to cover obesity medications is born out of a belief that obesity is a personal failing.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The out and proud Ted comes to visit Steven midway through season 1, and provides a fascinating contrast to Steven's reluctance to embrace his sexuality, primarily out of fear of his father's reprisal.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Focus on retention, education, activation, new tech and rewarding your people to start the next year with momentum, not hesitation.
    Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Despite potential hesitation from fellow Republicans, Trump persists that the former Fox News host is ethically equipped to handle the role.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As the war in Ukraine escalated and the enmity between Moscow and its Western rivals deepened, Lukashenko's apparent hesitance to fully commit to the conflict seems to have bought him some level of freedom from retaliation.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
  • That regulatory hesitance has spurred a boom in e-wallets and digital banks across the Asia-Pacific region, as companies target unbanked and underbanked populations in developing markets.
    Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • This time of year offers a natural pause to evaluate the past and consider the future.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Drone activity over the weekend forced a pause on air traffic in at least two states.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024

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“Hesitancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hesitancy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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