reluctance
Example Sentences
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Lula’s reluctance to back plans for a state-backed rare-earth company reassured some investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
While some analysts believe there could be a reluctance to give Chinese carmakers easier access to Europe, others think it is the Chinese firms themselves that are hesitant due to high costs in Germany.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
That, others argue, was a situation created by the French Open's reluctance to showcase its female stars in the first place.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
I want to get into changing the conversation, but curious, is a reluctance to do so driven by a fear of rejection?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Bigwig, to everyone’s surprise, showed considerable reluctance, and only crossed in the end after Kehaar, returning from another flight over Efrafa, had asked whether he would like him to go and fetch a fox.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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