reluctance
Example Sentences
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But at the time, a teenage Adrian, hoping to break into the more commercial side of the film business, was vexed by his father’s reluctance to pursue Hollywood money-makers.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Anger about his weight gain and reluctance to take medications, he argued, led him to Granby High School.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Some industry leaders say they have been stymied by a reluctance in Western governments to commit to long-term defense investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The reasons many people are hesitant to sign up range from plain fear of the front line to a reluctance to fight in a war with no end in sight.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“We discussed that possibility,” Eldon said then, with reluctance.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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