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How is tentative used in a sentence?

Here are some examples of how "tentative" can be used in a sentence:

As an adjective describing a plan or arrangement:

* "We have a tentative date for the wedding, but it's subject to change."

* "The company announced a tentative agreement with its employees, but further negotiations are planned."

* "Due to the weather, our hiking plans are tentative."

As an adjective describing a feeling or belief:

* "I feel tentative about starting my new job, but also excited."

* "She offered a tentative smile, unsure of how to respond."

* "He had a tentative belief that he could win the race."

As an adverb describing an action:

* "He tentatively reached out to touch her hand."

* "She tentatively agreed to go out to dinner with him."

* "The child tentatively took a bite of the unfamiliar food."

Remember that "tentative" implies something is not definite or firm, and may be subject to change.

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