reluctantly
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He’s still at it, figuratively speaking: In the book he’s writing, “Pünd’s Last Case,” Atticus knows he’s dying, retreats to the island of Corfu and is drawn reluctantly into yet another murder investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
And when they reluctantly return to America, they agonize over their guilt at not being able to do more — and what of Gaza will remain when they eventually get back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Bill has been involved in multiple business ventures; he reluctantly told me that these include at least one other Trump store, in Gatlinburg—another former Cupid’s Outlet—as well as condos in Florida.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Duncan said he reluctantly agreed to withdraw his compensation application, with the understanding that Murrill would then drop the matter.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Alfhercht followed reluctantly, his glowing stone held up to light the way.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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