tentatively
adverb
ten·ta·tive·ly
ˈten-tə-tiv-lē 
: with hesitancy or uncertainty : in a tentative manner
He tentatively agreed to the deal.
Sliding along beside me was a five-foot-long mako shark …. Tentatively, I touched its dorsal fin.—
Rick Riordan
Rick RiordanOnce upon a time, tech titans would tentatively suggest, "Our technology can improve your life" …—Kentaro Toyama
Kentaro ToyamaThe network has announced a new series, tentatively titled The Fashion Show …—Lyndon Stambler
Lyndon StamblerExamples of tentatively in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Survey results are tentatively scheduled to be shared with the Arrowhead School Board on June 12.
—Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The jury trial has been tentatively scheduled to begin July 8.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 May 2024
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jill Talley tentatively sided with the city on that.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Heather Harmon, executive director of Las Vegas Museum of Art, says the museum is tentatively slated to open in 2028 and has established a campaign fundraising goal of $150 million, as well as plans for an endowment.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
To help the family deal with this tragedy, a friend of Scarbrough started a GoFundMe fundraiser for Robinson’s funeral, which is tentatively scheduled for May 9, according to the page.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
An in-depth conversation and presentation to the council on the ordinances is tentatively scheduled for May 7 and a vote on May 21.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The ruling clears the way for a trial on the gun charges, tentatively scheduled to start on June 3 in Wilmington.
—Tom Hals, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin in early June.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
The jury trial has been tentatively scheduled to begin July 8.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 May 2024
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Jill Talley tentatively sided with the city on that.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Heather Harmon, executive director of Las Vegas Museum of Art, says the museum is tentatively slated to open in 2028 and has established a campaign fundraising goal of $150 million, as well as plans for an endowment.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
To help the family deal with this tragedy, a friend of Scarbrough started a GoFundMe fundraiser for Robinson’s funeral, which is tentatively scheduled for May 9, according to the page.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 20 Apr. 2024
An in-depth conversation and presentation to the council on the ordinances is tentatively scheduled for May 7 and a vote on May 21.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
The ruling clears the way for a trial on the gun charges, tentatively scheduled to start on June 3 in Wilmington.
—Tom Hals, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin in early June.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Tentatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tentatively. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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