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loath

[lohth, lohth] / loʊθ, loʊð /


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And we definitely didn’t want to lose the one nonbinary character in the show — a terrible trope we were loath to fuel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Such an idea had never been tried before, and the Wellington mutual funds’ conservative board of directors were loath to rock the boat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Arbitrators who are employed time and time again by the same companies with a large number of contracts that require arbitration may be loath to rule against them and lose out on their next paycheck.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Buffett is loath to criticize Berkshire employees, but was lavish in his praise of former investment manager Lou Simpson External link, who beat the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

"My lady begs that you excuse her absence. Her babes are still too young for such a journey, and she was loath to leave them."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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