reluctant
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Some conservative Latinos are reluctant to support Pratt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Despite having a personally impressive season, Doku is reluctant to rest on his laurels and Guardiola's comments read like a challenge aimed to keep the winger on that path.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
However, the war has posed a threat to the expected rebound due to its impact on tourism flows to Europe, as both Middle Eastern and Asian tourists have become more reluctant to travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Beijing has also been reluctant to issue import licenses for the H200 chips because they would prefer to develop their own technologies and retain independence on homegrown products.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Lyndon Johnson had halted the bombing of North Vietnam, and Nixon was reluctant to resume it.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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