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

In his 70s now, wiry with sharp eyes, Yoo speaks hesitantly at first - but it comes back to him quickly.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

When Attkisson asked when, he hesitantly answered, "I would say weeks, yeah — I would say weeks."

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

So I did it, but I hesitantly went into it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2024

He stood there like he wanted to say something before hesitantly reaching into his pocket and pulling out a wad of bills.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss