be reluctant
Example Sentences
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Neil Brown, a solicitor specialising in internet and telecoms law, said broadcasters and authorities may be reluctant to repeat that approach.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
State leaders may be reluctant, in part because of legal challenges, to reset all of that.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
Wealth managers may be reluctant to put new money into funds that are “gated” with redemption limits in place, or face a high likelihood of being subject to redemption restrictions in the current quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Whatever you think about the war, I’d be reluctant to bet against the Pentagon and the Israeli Defense Force.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
Lyra had never thought she would be reluctant to see Farder Coram, and John Faa, and Serafina Pekkala.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
