as in hesitantly
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Adverb
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Facey is now in jail after a judge tentatively denied him bail.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025 -
Pino pleaded not guilty and is tentatively scheduled to stand trial in September.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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This pattern can slowly chip away at your self-trust and experience of emotional safety within relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Compost releases nutrients slowly over time, feeding plants and beneficial soil microbes alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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“Haltingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haltingly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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