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Start To Hesitate

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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'

27%8 Find out about alternative careers and then start to hesitate
noun

• systematic investigation to establish facts

• a search for knowledge

verb

• attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner

• inquire into

23%5Hesitate or falter
noun

• the area on a billiard table behind the balkline

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof

verb

• refuse to comply

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