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reluctance

[ri-luhk-tuhns] / rɪˈlʌk təns /


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Reluctance to vaccinating the youngest children is likely fueled by the fact that COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in children are rare in the context of the broader pandemic — although they do occur.

From Washington Times • Jun. 15, 2022

Reluctance to getting vaccinated can be high in parts of those and other states and could have contributed to the company’s decision.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

Reluctance to get the shots has been widespread among the pregnant population because they were excluded from clinical trials for the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE, Moderna Inc., and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2021

Reluctance in China about donating organs is related to a traditional belief that the body should remain "complete" after death, experts say.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2018

He, with seeming Reluctance, yielded to their Intreaties; I say with seeming Reluctance, for it was inconsistent with his Prudence really to have such a Design.

From The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada Part I, Part II by Colden, Cadwallader




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