There was a moment of hesitation before the response came.

There was a moment of hesitation, and then its door slid open.

There was a moment of hesitation when she seemed about to speak.

After a few moments of hesitation, she opened the door.

When we came to a full stop there was a moment of hesitation.

After a moment of hesitation she asked, "How did you know?"

She started toward the door and after a moment of hesitation I followed.

The moment of hesitation stretched out, and then it became something else.

After a few moments of hesitation, the young woman asked about money.

And in that moment of hesitation, Alex made his move.