I made a tentative move in that direction; it was met by full cooperation.

I had made the first tentative move, but I was unwilling to give any details.

Each tentative move the creatures made toward one another was rebuffed by the waves of sound.

As for those tentative moves towards a greener economy, the environmentalists are all crying that it wasn't enough.

This tentative move back into houseplants is tempered by caution.

I made a tentative move toward it, and saw a man standing on its deck.

The decision, although just a tentative move toward action, was praised by some private environmental groups.

For the first time, the uber-espers made slow, tentative moves towards a union of purpose.

He made a tentative move of his legs.

Now he made his first tentative positive move.