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She hesitated for a moment, fearing it was a scam.

When victims hesitated, resisted or threatened to tell parents or authorities, the men would use various forms of blackmail to retain power over them, prosecutors allege.

Despite the order, his uncle hesitated because he didn’t see police officers or firefighters ordering people to leave.

Twice he hesitated to get Birmingham’s goalie moving, then easily kicked the ball into the net.

Trump and his team have not hesitated in the past to stoke fear about immigrants.