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halting
adjective halt·ing \ˈhȯl-tiŋ\
: stopping often because of not being sure about what to say or do : not steady
Full Definition of HALTING
: marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness <spoke in a halting manner>
— halt·ing·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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