tiptoe

Example Sentences

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Both singers tiptoe through the melody with the gentlest shared respect.

From New York Times

He tiptoed through the aisle, trying to not step on the bodies.

From Los Angeles Times

After tiptoeing around trouble in the early going, Lord settled in and befuddled the Cardinal bats for the remainder of his eight innings, allowing three hits.

From Seattle Times

Traders have been tiptoeing out of bets that rate cuts will fairly swiftly follow a final hike, though remain positioned for a peak.

From Reuters

“I was tired of tiptoeing around and walking on eggshells about mental health,” she said.

From Seattle Times