87 entries under pause topic. ×

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deliberate(verb, stop, delay, rest, relax)
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drop the ball(expression, idiom, hesitate, stumble)
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fluff(hesitate, stumble, stutter)
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fumble(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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hang(verb, fly, hesitate, drift)
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have misgivings(verb, expression, stick, shy)
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hold back(expression, delay, shake, wait)
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lean(verb, stop, turn, delay, twist)
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linger(verb, fly, hesitate, drift)
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ponder(hesitate, falter, balk, scruple)
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pussyfoot(object, protest, disagree, hesitate)
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shy away(verb, expression, withdraw, retreat)
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sit on fence(expression, idiom, hesitate, falter)
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speak haltingly(expression, hesitate, stumble, stutter)
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stick(verb, withdraw, object, doubt, retreat)
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stop(verb, delay, rest, relax)
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straddle(verb, hesitate, stumble, falter)
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stub toe(expression, hesitate, stumble, stutter)
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think about(expression, hesitate, falter, balk)
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think twice about(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, stick)
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