haltingly

Example Sentences

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The cleanup of local-government finances is proceeding haltingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Norton, though, spoke haltingly, stumbling at times over her words.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

Kennedy speaks in a quiet, strained voice, sometimes haltingly, the result of a neurological condition called spasmodic dysphonia.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

“I think there was definitely … yeah … at one point for sure, you know?” he said haltingly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Aru typed out a response, and then pronounced it haltingly.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi