haltingly
Example Sentences
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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
Talks between WGA leadership and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed last month, but haltingly.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
“I am sure you are correct, my lady. Yet some people do give small amounts to charity,” she said haltingly.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
