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haltingly

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The country spent its first century expanding physically, then stopped trying to get new territory and focused - sometimes haltingly - on opening the nation to immigrants.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

The cleanup of local-government finances is proceeding haltingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Norton, though, spoke haltingly, stumbling at times over her words.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2025

At the protest, Goldberg, who walks haltingly with a cane, waded into a shouting, shoving crowd to stand with the school’s supporters and try to engage with the other side.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

“I am sure you are correct, my lady. Yet some people do give small amounts to charity,” she said haltingly.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood