tentative
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Despite being under discussion for three years, the standards still remain tentative, though a final draft is said to be imminent.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
But their tentative affair is secondary to the complex bond between Ali and Jersey, whose troubled connection with Davis helps Ali understand why her mother is so paranoid about her romantic choices.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East, though any deal still needs approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Samsung Electronics’ 005930 7.53%increase; green up pointing triangle unionized workers have approved a tentative bonus-pay deal reached last week with the company, averting a strike at the world’s largest memory-chip maker.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
When she reached out I retreated, spuming her tentative touch.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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