After he had urged her not to go, Irena - who was known to carry a knuckle duster and pistol to 'deal with' Nazi sympathisers - had first hesitated.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12615329/femme-fatale-WWII-Unseen-pictures-Polish-secret-agentNazi-Gestapo-Stalins-NKVD-gunned-80-years.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Again and again, Japanese prime ministers have hesitated to go against the powerful conservative faction to offer a direct apology for Japan’s colonial period.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/05/why-wont-japan-apologize-in-a-way-that-satisfies-south-korea/

At that time, the country’s political elite hesitated to use the label, but today it seems more appropriate.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20230427-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-highlights-national-identity-issues-in-lithuania

Despite already notching up an eye-watering 22 billion streams to date, Sivan hasn’t hesitated to double-down on his new record.

Source: https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/troye-sivan-announces-new-album-and-shares-lead-single/

“From the Spanish-American War to the War on Terror and beyond, they have not hesitated to defend and show their allegiance to this nation in many ways, but especially through military service.

Source: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/454959/driving-prosperity-power-and-progress-america

He hesitated to use the L-word, but he insisted, "I can absolutely see myself falling in love with her."

Source: https://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00202208.html

If you came across someone’s diary, you hesitated before opening; it might reveal what the writer really thought about you.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23735094.doug-marr-keeping-diary-thing-past/?ref=rss

I hesitated, wondering if I should answer it, I don’t like surprises.

Source: https://ringsidereport.com/?p=123055&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-brush-with-intimate-partner-violence

In response, the wife countered that their disagreements had predated her pregnancy, and she had hesitated to conceive to avoid further hurtful comments from her husband.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/people/1556039-man-vows-remain-family-dna-shows-wife-cheated-pregnant/

"I thought about my friendship with Kaity, and I hesitated saying this, but I think it is important to know, like, why I did stay," Gabi said in late March.

Source: https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-bachelor-couple-zach-shallcross-and-kaity-biggar-give-update-on-move-in-and-marriage-plans-32571.php

Migrants who hesitated to board an already overcrowded fishing boat were herded on board at the point of a sword, presumably because the human smugglers wanted to maximize their profits.

Source: https://www.deseret.com/opinion/2023/6/23/23770685/lost-titan-submersible-migrant-boat-disaster-comparison

They hesitated, then gave each other a big hug, hyping one another up.

Source: https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/11/25/leclairs-wwe-survivor-series-2023-report-alt-perspective-detailed-coverage-of-mens-and-womens-war-games-gunther-vs-miz-more/

Whenever we called on any of the sister agencies to support us, they never hesitated to do so, which actually assisted us further to ensure that Lagos State is safe and secure for all.

Source: https://guardian.ng/interview/alabi-fake-news-was-my-greatest-challenge-as-lagos-cp/

When I was asked, at first I hesitated.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12551025/If-restore-joie-vivre-Strictly-Annabel-Croft-takes-dance-floor-five-months-husbands-death-friend-VICTORIA-HISLOP-reveals-ballroom-thing-distract-devastating-heartache.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=