Hesitation gripped him, yet he persisted.

Meaning: He felt uncertain, but he kept going.

Choice of Words: Hesitation is a feeling of uncertainty or doubt that causes one to pause or delay action. Gripped means to seize or hold tightly. Yet is used to connect two contrasting ideas or statements. Persisted means to continue doing something despite difficulty or opposition.

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