reticent

Example Sentences

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Yet the board is reticent to set a new finish date for the remaining work, including the divisive Glory Facade and its four bell towers.

From Barron's

Disney’s struggles with succession over the decades have become epic dramas filled with false starts, larger-than-life leaders reticent to go and allegations of hollow searches for a new CEO.

From Los Angeles Times

But some companies already appear reticent, in part because they worry about the legal and financial risks they would be taking.

From Barron's

However, many investors are reticent to sell stocks short.

From MarketWatch

Koepka took no legal action against the tour when he left and was always reticent to join LIV's outspoken stance against the golfing establishment.

From BBC