hesitantly

Example Sentences

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What she does come close to validating, however hesitantly, are the unorthodox educational theories of Judit’s father, László.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

Eventually it is decided that Harner will offer her his hand, and she will hesitantly take it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

They have torched their credibility by violating the most fundamental obligations of candor to a court—not hesitantly, but proudly so, with undisguised disdain toward judges attempting to salvage whatever remains of the rule of law.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

The Vietnamese people smuggler emerged, briefly and hesitantly, from the shadows of a scraggly forest close to the northern French coastline.

From BBC • Oct. 28, 2024

With the toddler in tow, Ann climbed off the bus and walked hesitantly into the terminal.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson