hesitantly

Example Sentences

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What she does come close to validating, however hesitantly, are the unorthodox educational theories of Judit’s father, László.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 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

They went rather hesitantly down into the cutting, half expecting the fiery, thundering angel of Frith to appear out of the twilight; but the silence remained unbroken.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams