hesitantly
Example Sentences
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Despite his concerns, Gini said there was "never any doubt in my mind", adding that her husband "came around, hesitantly".
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
A friend hesitantly told him: “André, you have blurred photographs.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
When Attkisson asked when, he hesitantly answered, "I would say weeks, yeah — I would say weeks."
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2025
Presidential front-runner and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum hesitantly met with representatives from the Mexican bishops’ conference.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
Then, hesitantly, she placed her blue-knotted hand in his.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
