reluctant
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After paying an initial instalment of £1,800, she became reluctant to make a second payment because she felt she had received little in return.
From BBC โ Oct. 15, 2026
If millions are wagered on the belief that a defendant will be acquitted, could that make a jury more reluctant to convict?
From The Wall Street Journal โ Oct. 11, 2026
Real-estate coverage: This city saw 1 in 3 home sellers slash their asking price in September to attract reluctant buyers.
From MarketWatch โ Oct. 9, 2026
These experiences have left Paul reluctant to travel through airports.
From BBC โ Oct. 7, 2026
People of color are often reluctant to challenge institutions led by people who look like them, as they feel a personal stake in the individual’s success.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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