reluctant
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It is hard to make contact with people there as communication is patchy and many are reluctant to speak of the situation in fear of reprisals from the Russians.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Both are seasoned veterans of political confrontations, capable of negotiating but reluctant to make concessions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Historically, central banks are reluctant to respond directly to an energy price shock because higher interest rates cannot produce more oil,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
I’m reluctant to fault Ackie, who was dynamite earlier this summer in Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
“No,” Mom said, sounding a little reluctant to explain.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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