small hesitation vs slight hesitation..

Both 'small hesitation' and 'slight hesitation' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey a similar meaning of a minor or subtle hesitation.

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small hesitation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a hesitation that is not significant or major, but rather small in nature.

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In my experience as a revolutionary, a small group of determined men can bring down a government, and that is why every Catholic aggression must be responded to immediately, forcefully, and without hesitation.
Faced with a double challenge in internal and external politics between being absorbed by Romania or by Russia, the political élite and the electorate of this small former Soviet Republic opted without hesitation in favour of its own independence in 1994.
What this indicates in general terms is that it is only with much hesitation that Europeans will commit themselves to long-term involvement, and do so in small stages.

Alternatives:

minor hesitation
modest hesitation
slight pause
brief hesitation
small delay

slight hesitation..

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe a hesitation that is subtle or minor, not a major pause or delay.

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I thought I had better remind you of the Rules of Procedure because I believe I sensed a slight hesitation.
Moultrie investigation showed Agent Brody's slight hesitation had no bearing on the explosion.
I said, you know, with a slight hesitation, not the full body blow.
I said, you know, with a slight hesitation, not the full body blow.
I should like to express a slight hesitation as to the possibility of its being organised within the framework of the Italian Presidency, given that there is not much time, but of course we can try and find the best possible time.
He ended her life deliberately, brutally and without hesitation.
We fight and plunder without hesitation.
If he plays tricks, intervene without hesitation.
Edward pardoned her without a moment's hesitation.
You threw your identification onto floor without hesitation.
A soldier that operates without conscience or hesitation.
Diana took me in without hesitation.
As soon as your brothers find him, they must act without hesitation.
I couldn't understand your hesitation.
There are multiple strikes, but they don't show any hesitation.
The passion he had dispelled all doubts, any hesitation.
She's gone from one man to the next without hesitation.
Now is not the time for hesitation.
And I'd die for him without hesitation.
Yes. On Monica Shanley, the wounds show hesitation.

Alternatives:

small hesitation
minor hesitation
modest hesitation
slight pause
brief hesitation

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