tentative

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SYDNEY—The Australian government’s latest budget contains tentative steps toward long-awaited economic reform, while providing cost-of-living relief and boosting fuel security as the Iran war threatens international supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Dasgupta also points to a knock of eight from 11 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, which included five tentative dots balls in a row before a sliced high catch offered off left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Both scenarios can result in a tentative pullback in” the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar, the team says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"There are now tentative signs of improvement both operationally and financially, putting it in a better position to mount a comeback," he added.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

I made some tentative, preparatory shapes with my mouth prior to saying something, but Katz raced on before I could get a thought in order.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson