reluctance
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Minutes from the Fed’s March 17-18 meeting, released Wednesday, underscored that the war hadn’t created the Fed’s reluctance to cut so much as it had complicated an already-cautious posture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Given Bale's heights for club and country, you can understand the reluctance to make the comparison.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
She said she is leaving with some frustrations about the management of the LAFD, including its reluctance to refer allegations of wrongdoing by its members to an independent investigation rather than an internal inquiry.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
However, analysts say that energy needs and a reluctance to be drawn into a conflict with Washington will prevent Beijing from converting strong rhetoric into concrete action.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
I can still feel her smooth, cool hand against my cheek, patting it once, twice, then pulling away without any reluctance.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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