reluctance
Example Sentences
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His reluctance to take decisive stands has at times caused tension with colleagues, according to people familiar with the matter.
I reached out to dozens of teens and found many who share my kids’ reluctance to embrace AI—as well as their fears about where it’s headed.
That so many businesses came together for the statement was an achievement, given the customary reluctance of corporate leaders to address incendiary political issues.
From Los Angeles Times
Analysts have also suggested his reluctance may have been down to fears it could become complex, controversial and divisive.
From BBC
Speaking to Newsbeat at the time, she opened up about her "tears and pain" over the record label's reluctance to release her music.
From BBC
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