reticent
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More likely, many countries could be reticent to accept “volcano refugees,” making excuses – perhaps legitimate ones – that they don’t have the money, resources or space to safely settle so many people so swiftly.
From Science Daily โ Sep. 22, 2026
Fed chief Kevin Warsh, who is usually reticent to give guidance, had stunned markets Friday when he appeared to suggest the bank was prepared to hike.
From Barron's โ Sep. 4, 2026
As word of the attacks spread, Jordan’s government, normally reticent about foreign military deployments in the country, embarked on damage control.
From Los Angeles Times โ Jul. 28, 2026
Many economists think there will be greater asset-price volatility with a more reticent Fed.
From MarketWatch โ Jul. 7, 2026
Ulbrickson was reticent, often to the point of rudeness; Ebright was expressive, often also to the point of rudeness.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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