reluctantly
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The Winklevoss twins in January 2025 had reluctantly agreed to pay $5 million to settle with the CFTC, which accused Gemini of making false statements in connection with a bitcoin futures launch on another exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
One episode sees Chapel reluctantly return to the world of acting on the set of a big-budget Welsh, Game of Thrones-style fantasy drama.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Last year, after years of inaction, Germany reluctantly relaxed its strict constitutional borrowing limits to bolster investment in defence and infrastructure.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
She had faith in me, so I reluctantly packed up my stuff and moved to Santa Monica with Gus, my German shepherd.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He reluctantly releases her, following as she walks through the trees, reading bits of verse on branches and trunks.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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