haltingly
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Zacharia spoke haltingly, read off notes for long stretches, took just three questions, and at one point said “my president” when she meant “my husband.”
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
The country spent its first century expanding physically, then stopped trying to get new territory and focused - sometimes haltingly - on opening the nation to immigrants.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The cleanup of local-government finances is proceeding haltingly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Camil’s lips start quivering after this line, and he fights back tears as he haltingly finishes.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2025
The story came out haltingly, between erratic sobs and the clattering of teeth.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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