reluctant
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AB is a reluctant transgender athlete pioneer who prefers to be known for so much more than just her gender identity, but the prospect of hiding because she was relentlessly attacked didn’t feel right, either.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
For 11 years Ms. Patchett was reluctant to fully commit to this man, until a health scare convinced her to make their union official.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
That would make Brits more reluctant to dip into their pockets to buy stocks, even though there’s plenty of dry powder—the household savings ratio stood at 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
United know the 23-year-old's salary demands will be significant and they are reluctant to overpay.
From BBC • May 28, 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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