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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

Eventually it is decided that Harner will offer her his hand, and she will hesitantly take it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

They have torched their credibility by violating the most fundamental obligations of candor to a court—not hesitantly, but proudly so, with undisguised disdain toward judges attempting to salvage whatever remains of the rule of law.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Presidential front-runner and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum hesitantly met with representatives from the Mexican bishops’ conference.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

The three boys moved hesitantly down the wide center aisle, their steps ringing out on the flagstone floor.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke