hesitantly

Example Sentences

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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

And in the video, he is also seen walking hesitantly on the grassy side of the parking spaces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024

She opened the front door hesitantly to the smell of tobacco and sweat and strong coffee.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper