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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

“While the market continues to price a full resumption of flows, a number of shippers/insurers may be reluctant to rush back in with Iran having a final say on passage.”

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

But a relatively stagnant economy could limit second-round price pressures, and policymakers might be reluctant to tighten policy further at the risk of weakening activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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




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