tentative

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One well-placed source has told BBC Sport that, via an intermediary, United have made a tentative enquiry about Brighton midfielder Baleba in recent months.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

County judge, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because California court regulations largely bar judges from speaking with the media, echoed Hochman’s concern that an AI-generated tentative ruling could create bias.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A tentative rebound began to take shape at the end of 2025 as the German government’s stimulus package—worth up to around $1 trillion for manufacturing and defense—started to lift demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Live Nation reached a tentative settlement with the US Justice Department on Monday in the federal antitrust case brought against the entertainment giant.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

She finishes her tentative tour around the room and rejoins Marco in the doorway, pulling the door closed softly behind her.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern