hesitantly

Example Sentences

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A friend hesitantly told him: “André, you have blurred photographs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

In his 70s now, wiry with sharp eyes, Yoo speaks hesitantly at first - but it comes back to him quickly.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Eventually it is decided that Harner will offer her his hand, and she will hesitantly take it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

When Attkisson asked when, he hesitantly answered, "I would say weeks, yeah — I would say weeks."

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

She looked at it, then up to Moss’s red eyes, and then she took it hesitantly, as if she were sure it would turn to dust if she touched it.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro