reluctance

Example Sentences

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Minutes from the Fed’s March 17-18 meeting, released Wednesday, underscored that the war hadn’t created the Fed’s reluctance to cut so much as it had complicated an already-cautious posture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

So you can understand, if not necessarily agree with, their reluctance to drop out and call it a day, in the hope that, just maybe, that proverbial bolt of lightning will strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

However, analysts say that energy needs and a reluctance to be drawn into a conflict with Washington will prevent Beijing from converting strong rhetoric into concrete action.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

But in both countries, there seems to be a considerable reluctance to have higher or lower income tax than across the English border.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Veturius breaks away from me with seeming reluctance.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir