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

Talks between WGA leadership and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers resumed last month, but haltingly.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

“The Covenant of Water” captures this world as it moves, haltingly, through the 20th century — exploring themes of political upheaval, progress and privilege, death and disease along the way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2023

She looked around and tried to recall the way to her apartment, then set out haltingly along the sidewalk.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John