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Adverb
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Percy looked up at the camera, shyly posing with his new look.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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So Rizo, a little bashfully but mostly just with determination, heads right on back.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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And social director Kassidy Silva bashfully admitted to liking Tabi nails with the peeking-through-hands emoji.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
24 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Black Rabbit begins in media res, zooming out from a wallpaper full of rabbits — some mid-hop, others staring fearfully into the abyss with wide, dark pools for eyes.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Listen politely and consider offering a compromise to address any concerns.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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In day care, dogs are introduced to a range of new experiences while also learning positive behaviors such as sitting calmly for a nail trim, greeting other dogs politely, or coming when called.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Diffidently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffidently. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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