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hesitantly

ADVERB
dubiously
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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

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

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

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 he hesitantly takes a seat next to me.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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