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hesitantly

ADVERB
dubiously
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Cheers to the front desk at the Andaz Miami for removing the $70 resort fee, however hesitantly, when I asked.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2025

So I did it, but I hesitantly went into it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

Presidential front-runner and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum hesitantly met with representatives from the Mexican bishops’ conference.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024

He smiled hesitantly, his blue eyes bright and shining.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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