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Makes Hesitant Sounds

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noun

• the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

• the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

verb

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

35%11 In a hesitant or hesitant manner
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35%12 Instances of being hesitant or hesitant
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