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falteringly

ADVERB
hesitantly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Didi falteringly answers, “Tell him . . . tell him you saw us.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 29, 2025

Morris replies, falteringly, “I think that Jeffrey’s account is suspect. It really seems internally inconsistent and not entirely believable. Do I believe that means there were no intruders in the house? Maybe.”

From Slate Oct. 2, 2020

He coordinated Ali’s poignant appearance at the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games in Atlanta in 1996, when Ali falteringly lifted a torch to light the Olympic flame.

From Washington Post Dec. 17, 2016

But why would anyone turn over important business to someone who speaks as falteringly as this guy does?

From New York Times Dec. 9, 2012

"Merridew," I said heavily, "you'll disappear to-morrow morning ... or——" "Shall I?" he bragged falteringly....

From In Accordance with the Evidence by Oliver [pseud.] Onions




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