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reluctantly

[ri-luhk-tuhnt-lee] / rɪˈlʌk tənt li /


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Several artists, confused about the back-and-forth and wary of online vitriol, have reluctantly called off shows or moved them to other venues.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

And when the agency threatened to force a recall, the company reluctantly issued its own, 18 days after the outbreak was announced.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

As well as his family, Bryn entertained Gavin's mates at his home with mini burgers and Subbuteo before he reluctantly joined them on a big night out in Cardiff.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

So, reluctantly, I went over, and he said, ‘This is Mickey Rudin.’

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

I reluctantly shut the window, then took a deep breath.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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