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

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

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

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

My shoulders sag, and I offer the sketchbook to her hesitantly.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan