timidly

Example Sentences

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Timidly trimming a bit from every department each year, in the hope that good times return, will not work.

From Economist • Aug. 2, 2012

Timidly Diplomat Beck, who has his hands full trying to balance Poland on a tightrope between Nazi and French democratic influence, inquired into Germany's intentions toward his country.

From Time Magazine Archive

Timidly presenting himself in front of his captive audience, he delivered a sermonette on the redemption of Mary Magdalen.

From Time Magazine Archive

Timidly, they asked if they might go into the Ladies' Gallery and watch the Congressmen at work.

From Time Magazine Archive

Timidly, almost clumsily, the assassin strode over to the Crown Prince and kissed him on the cheek.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas