How to use "tentatively" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "tentatively" in popular movie and book plots

  • Larry tentatively agrees to continue talking pending his meeting the third member of the group.  - Shade (film)
  • She gradually makes a place for herself and even manages to get the reluctant NG tentatively readmitted back into shipboard society.  - Rimrunners
  • As Shawn tentatively approaches the dilapidated structure, the entrance door swings open, and he's drawn into a magical vortex.  - Deep Labyrinth
  • ", Joey tentatively replies that "sometimes" a man can be "happy" without "going any hog" (84).  - The Homecoming
  • The grephs attack, tentatively at first.  - The Dragon Masters
  • Agamemnon enters, and Hecuba, tentatively at first and then boldly requests that Agamemnon help her avenge her son's murder.  - Hecuba (play)
  • Facing starvation, the boys select Oliver (through a lottery) to ask for more food at the next meal, which he tentatively does.  - Oliver Twist (2005 film)
  • This theme is introduced tentatively in Hiaasen’s novel Lucky You but explored fully here.  - Basket Case (novel)
  • Initially, Aggie is bitter over their failed marriage, but tentatively reconciles with Highway.  - Heartbreak Ridge
  • The two men briefly and tentatively reconcile.  - Primer (film)
  • He meets Julie Kikuchi, a Japanese-American woman, and tentatively starts a relationship with her.  - Middlesex (novel)
  • They begin to approach each other tentatively but pull back.  - Before Sunset
  • Urged by Cindy to see a psychiatrist, Carla meets with dr Sneiderman (Ron Silver) and tentatively agrees to undergo therapy.  - The Entity
  • Aunt Amy (who isn't able to sing anymore because of Anthony) tentatively reaches for a fireplace poker, but no one has the courage to act.  - It's a Good Life (The Twilight Zone)
  • Will tentatively agrees, but treats his first few therapists with mockery.  - Good Will Hunting
  • It is Eliza, standing in the doorway, tentatively returning to him.  - My Fair Lady

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