reluctant
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But for what it’s worth, Piker speaks about himself like a reluctant team player—more so than you, or I, or Tanden might give him credit for.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Job openings and hiring rose in September, yet employers remain reluctant to add workers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Becoming the first Latino directly elected to California’s highest office is a distinction Becerra was reluctant to promote on the campaign trail, preferring instead to focus on his humble roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Most law firms are thus reluctant to open new offices that take years to turn a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
The man chuckled, reluctant to show confusion in front of a guest.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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