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1. If your grandchildren know that you are available, then you can be assured that whenever a difficult situation arises, they won't hesitate to ask you for advice
2. I have seen many hesitate on account of a feeling that they may not be welcome
3. ’ I hesitate as the possibility washes over me, ‘… could he?’
4. will not hesitate to attack it! For it is written:
5. The Countess appeared to hesitate, looking around the taverna as though
6. The three men look at each other, hesitate just a moment
7. Half afraid of what it means, I hesitate to pick it up
8. He won't even hesitate to undress before everybody and have a bath with the water hose (luxuries of the asram)
9. Tempted, I hesitate; I’d said only the other day that I’d like to join him on one of his walks – I’m keen to discover more about the village … walking with Henry would be an excellent way to do it
10. This afternoon I saw Diana at the gym, we had an aerobics lesson and then, as we were leaving together, she revealed to me some more interesting details about her job; in fact, she didn't hesitate at all to describe -always with an air of importance- a fixed fraud committed by the company she works for: It all starts with an advertisement they place in the newspaper every week, looking for new commercial travellers; they offer an alluring basic salary, as well as commission on the sales, plus social security
11. I hesitate for many reasons, most of which has something to do with cowardice
12. He doesn't see the harm anymore, so he decides to soothe the beast that dwells in the pit of his gut, "Can I have that food now?" In moments, a steaming hot plate of fish and vegetables appear on the table, and Apollo doesn't hesitate to gorging himself on the generous helpings
13. When he arrives, I hesitate awkwardly, unsure of my ground, despite my instinctive reaction being to want to throw my arms round him
14. The Countess appeared to hesitate, looking around the taverna as though unsure where to sit
15. about the world this night and hesitate, unsure
16. where they hesitate like sleeping beauties
17. ‘I hesitate to call you a liar, Lintze
18. Going over to the mare, I hesitate not quite sure which bit I should undo first
19. I hesitate for a moment over whether the red on the blind will match the red on the shelves and decide to take a gamble on it
20. They were over the moon that their modest little estate could produce such wonderful produce and did not hesitate to tell everyone and anyone about the wonders of their traditional approach to gardening
21. As I hesitate, he speaks, ‘One of those days, is it? Good job you rang me then
22. Naria watched as Duncan entered the Hall, did not hesitate, but went straight to the landing and waited for Tarak to enter
23. ‘Sarah, if there’s anything you don’t understand in what I’ve written, don’t hesitate to come and see me about it
24. produce and did not hesitate to tell everyone and anyone about the
25. there is anything I can do to better your life, please do not hesitate to
26. I don’t hesitate
27. ' I hesitate, realising that not only have I got carried away but also that I’m getting lost in my own syntax
28. been absent from home for many years, he did not hesitate in the
29. Roman didn’t hesitate to start eating his applesauce
30. hesitate for a moment
31. ‘Well, if you need me, don’t hesitate to call
32. He won't hesitate to take what he wants
33. clearly, but he seemed to hesitate as he saw the couple
34. He will not hesitate to kill even you
35. They didn't even hesitate to survey their surroundings for survivors, but immediately tore into pursuit of Emily and the others
36. And be assured that I won’t hesitate to slaughter the boy
37. Tetloan didn't hesitate to join the elf, plopping into an empty seat
38. These professionals have education, competences, experience, and abilities that deserve our full respect and one should not hesitate to go to them for help when in need
39. candlelight – who’d be progressive, but would not hesitate to lend
40. hesitate to use the marble of temples for
41. Arlan didn't hesitate this time, “It's a flower
42. She didn’t want to be a murderess, but if Tragus showed any sign of returning her to Trumpet’s pen, she wouldn’t hesitate
43. back a few light years? Don’t hesitate
44. " Paul didn't hesitate to share the whole counsel of God, including the
45. Why hesitate? What have you got to lose?
46. And now that they had her in their custody, they would not hesitate to bring the Breton man in as well for questioning
47. And even though the Tribune ignored him, the recruit did not hesitate to speak to Penelope with barely contained enthusiasm
48. If he were ten years younger he would surely not hesitate, he’d prove himself to his friends, his status confirmed
49. Though I actually hesitate to believe Psyche placed him under arrest
50. He cast a glance back at Rosemary and Jack noticed him hesitate and a frown creased his forehead when she followed them to the entrance
1. The girl hesitated, then said, "I think the Seven
2. She hesitated a little, and then added,
3. ‘And?’ he asked as I hesitated
4. She pulled the You out of her pocket and hesitated
5. " Tig hesitated before saying it
6. guards hesitated at the door but the king of the kingdom of War commanded
7. For a moment Kara hesitated, wondering if there was an aspect of Joris she’d never suspected … a black brutal side she’d never seen … then she realised that the various weapons had been used by people attacking Joris or his colleagues … they had been won in battle … oh, you silly man! It’s a gallery of your successes! I wonder if the Secret Guild would like these … they have a small museum
8. She took a small step forward, hesitated, her breathing was deep, and he heard a shudder emerge from deep in her throat
9. She hesitated for a moment
10. “Lady Rayne, I, I know that you were raised by the Eloi, and…” she hesitated as she went on, “and they taught you many strange things; we hold you in high regard because of this; but not even you can say such a thing for sure
11. 'Kebabs? In the shop?' I hesitated
12. Ish hesitated to pick it up and did so only
13. Bram hesitated for a second, then grinned broadly
14. hesitated a moment, but then ran to catch up with
15. Suspecting a trap, she hesitated
16. Andy swallowed … he hesitated, apparently looking for inspiration on the floor
17. She hesitated, but came into his arms
18. “Do you think those two are…” Tom hesitated, unsure how to
19. James hesitated, clearly not wanting to lie outright … clearly Chas had told him about it in a public place, the Inspector concluded
20. He hesitated, nevertheless
21. Suddenly he hesitated
22. Heather hesitated at first and then said, “Hawthorne Hollow actually
23. Kemberra hesitated just a fraction of a second, but did not stumble into the trap, “From when she was Ava I would imagine? But she was already O
24. hesitated though, as if he was confused
25. As the Knight hesitated, Jean decided to really push
26. 'Have you found out anything, then?' Jean hesitated
27. was startled by the question and again hesitated before
28. He hesitated but then followed the others
29. stumbled after him, but hesitated when he heard the sound
30. Jordanne, as he hesitated behind them, then turned and
31. ‘I know that I wouldn’t have hesitated to kill him if
32. hesitated before adding, ‘Mama – now that’s another
33. ‘Or you?’ Richard hesitated, and he could see that
34. That was another section, she’d over looked, and who was going to be helping Jim? She hesitated only briefly before deciding none of them were old enough to do it
35. Innkeeper hesitated, but soon realised that it did no harm
36. Roman hesitated, caught off guard by the question
37. I just think, when the second coming accurse –” she hesitated before going on “He'll arrive in a spaceship
38. hesitated again, and this time was met by a glare from
39. ’ Jean hesitated briefly, before raising the courage to
40. be returning straight away to Dijon, he had hesitated at
41. "If you really want me to" he hesitated at the door
42. hesitated, and Henri was suddenly alert
43. When he hesitated, she recalled whom she was dealing with
44. ’ She hesitated for a moment, and Jean was
45. The old housekeeper hesitated, and it was obvious she
46. ’ Francois hesitated a moment, unsure whether
47. John Smith had the brightest blue eyes I’ve ever seen and…” She hesitated
48. Agent Johnson hesitated for a minute
49. I hesitated and thought of as many reasons why that was not God as I could, but I knew it was him
50. ‘Was it worth the effort?’ The stranger hesitated
1. Emma hesitates by a stall of home made cakes and we survey the scrumptious wares on offer
2. Surprised, he hesitates, hands her the reports
3. He hesitates for a moment as though uncertain whether he should go on with whatever it is he is planning on saying
4. He hesitates on the edge of the trees before plunging across the stretch of grassland which surrounds the Naveta … it looks far larger than I remember: a massive prehistoric building looking like an upturned hull of a boat, hence the name
5. Berndt has obviously done his homework as far as knowledge of this area is concerned – he only hesitates momentarily when we reach a junction in the track, taking the left hand option
6. She hesitates in the doorway, plainly she didn’t realise that we have visitors
7. He hesitates as he gets his keys out, ‘Can I twist your arm into repeating the experience perhaps?’
8. ‘Oh? What for?’ Then, as he hesitates, light dawns
9. Maggie hesitates, steels herself and then reaches up to tap the young man on the shoulder
10. He hesitates for a second and I see his father’s mouth twitch
11. The younger man steps forward, puts a hand out and hesitates
12. Ted hesitates and breathes in deeply
13. She hesitates, all sorts of emotions flitting across her face
14. Jayson hesitates then takes it
15. She hesitates then gives his hand a squeeze
16. He hesitates but peers
17. And hesitates not when the command comes down
18. Four hesitates for a moment and then takes my arm, his fingertips pressing to the inside of my elbow
19. Then he opens his mouth, hesitates, and finally says, “I can’t be in anyone’s debt
20. Tobias hesitates, his mouth open like there are words waiting on his tongue
21. procrastinate and “think about it” for to long! He or she who hesitates is lost!
22. The mother is quiet, and then hesitates, “I’m your mom, and I know everything about you
23. On the other hand, a disciple that distrusts and hesitates is
24. He hesitates, but only for a second before he grabs my waist, and takes control of the kiss
25. He hesitates, and in his eyes, I read a book about rejection and despair
26. He hesitates as his head leans closer, and just as I open my lips to receive his, he embraces me instead, his hands holding me tight to his chest
27. Jemelda hesitates and her reluctance to speak drifts between them like a dark cloud
28. He wonders what she might mean and, despite his relief that she plans to go, as no land can bear two leaders at the same time, Ralph hesitates
29. The scribe hesitates, shadows already passing over his face
30. I had a he who hesitates is lost
31. tries to change the subject, but the group hesitates
32. Accuse her of being childish if she hesitates
33. ” The man hesitates as Avery repeats his warning, “Just don’t touch me
34. Romero hesitates, then accepts it, nodding briefly before turning away in his cot
35. He hesitates a moment, then feels his father’s cleated boot stab the back of his left calf muscle
36. Connie hesitates, thinking about what is going on around her
37. She hesitates a tell-tale moment and says, “Yeah, I know
38. “Ras,” Avery hesitates for effect, “Shut up
39. He hesitates one more moment, then says, “Let’s talk
40. He who hesitates misses out, so I gave my details, which he noted in a ledger he carried in a briefcase, we shook hands and I promised to arrive in Alloa in time for lunch on the second Friday of September
41. Reversed: He who hesitates is lost
42. He only hesitates, feeling shame and fear
43. For some reason, Mary hesitates; then her mother, without
44. Only for herself, for her own love life, Amélie hesitates to apply the 52
45. If a student hesitates for more than five seconds, he or she has to choose a new category and sit out the rest of the game
46. If anyone hesitates to give up his weapons because he fears for his security, you can tell him that I have 2400 robots like the ones present in this room that will disperse around the Holy Land today to enforce peace
47. Jes hesitates, spreading his hands helplessly in supplication, but he can see 'Mother' is already preoccupied with other thoughts
48. He hesitates for a second but he gets up to answer the call
49. Keith hesitates as he looks at Mitch’s palm
50. Aaron hesitates, taking his time in answering
1. Hesitating, I reach out unsure whether it is a wise move on my part to answer it or not
2. hesitating, tremors in his fingers, holding air above her knee
3. Oh damn! I stand there hesitating but Simon hands me the phone
4. ’ I muttered, hesitating in the doorway, I hadn’t expected to run into her and am still adjusting to the concept of sleeping with Dave while his parents are in the house
5. couldn’t help hesitating before replying
6. After hesitating, she decided that no matter what his reaction wound up being, she had to try to reach out again
7. Hesitating only for a moment, he turned and walked back to his room
8. He turned to Russell, hesitating
9. His eyes traveled down her torso, hesitating at the place where her white button up shirt was working itself free of her waistband
10. “Oh, hey,” she said, hesitating
11. in his chair hesitating in his beliefs and receiving no reply before
12. When she noticed him hesitating, she added, “C’mon, I don’t have all day
13. Without hesitating Sheena swept the camping lamp off the table and threw it at the cat
14. "I don't know," said Willie, hesitating, as he remembered the proposed dinner, in which he felt a deep interest
15. Why was he hesitating, he could do this
16. I would never be unevenly yoked, so why was I hesitating?
17. I frowned at his straight back, hesitating for a moment longer, and then I shook my head and went after him, not sure if I had passed a test or made a terrible mistake
18. Karol had to introduce each of his colleagues to the couple, hesitating over the unfamiliar name Woznica
19. I took her hand in mine and, hesitating, she took it
20. How cute were you standing in front of his hotel room door hesitating to knock, covering your heart, and building your courage? Tender moments like that make it so much easier for me to pay my U-verse bill
21. Only Russell sprinted forward without hesitating
22. Elior however asked her to go with the others when he saw that she was hesitating on his account
23. Hesitating, holding back tears, she explained
24. I pause, hesitating over the words
25. hesitating to say ‘yes’, then you’ve probably noticed patterns in your
26. “I would have,” gulped Tifa, hesitating as she chose her words,
27. Manda plunged into it without hesitating
28. He looked at me again more doubt in his face, for a second hesitating, then he breathed
29. She stood there hesitating and finally said, “Fine, don’t go
30. Shall I strike Anup while he is hesitating? Can I strike him?
31. And, if that were locked, he would hang around Meenu’s room hesitating to knock
32. With pursed lips, she shakes her head; hesitating
33. Without hesitating, she rushed into his arms to hear him whisper, “I’m sorry, Jesse
34. Aaron shuttered, though hesitating to push my
35. spring hesitating for a split second
36. and after hesitating for a moment, told her he would be
37. Hesitating only a moment, he continued, “We’ve had the good fortune to survive all the weather-related disasters; the dockers have handled our boats as if they had expected us, but we’ve not been greeted kindly by your port master
38. Hesitating partway up the path, Ulun turned and, speaking in a louder voice, said, “When you
39. “Youssaf,” he began, hesitating a moment as he wondered if his friend would be up to the task
40. children poured forth at the sound of a familiar name, hesitating only as they drew close,
41. Hesitating, he searched for what else he could say, but found nothing
42. Practise goodness; and from the rewards of your labours which God gives you give to all the needy in simplicity not hesitating as to whom you are to give or not to give
43. For as he received from the Lord so has he accomplished his service in simplicity not hesitating as to whom he should give and to whom he should not give
44. These things I say to you who are hesitating about denying or confessing: acknowledge that you have the Lord lest denying Him you be delivered up to prison
45. Why was I hesitating? Was
46. move his arms backwards without hesitating
47. h7ELL ITS TO BE YOURSELFv THE TRAINER REPLIED WITHOUT HESITATING
48. We seem to be halting and hesitating in our prayer, and perhaps this is why we do not often receive
49. `I'm still hesitating and that is not good
50. Striding purposely through, not hesitating and being confident that you belonged