reluctant
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AB is a reluctant transgender athlete pioneer who prefers to be known for so much more than just her gender identity, but the prospect of hiding because she was relentlessly attacked didn’t feel right, either.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Even doubters have grown reluctant to bet against an index that has just posted nine consecutive weekly gains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
That would make Brits more reluctant to dip into their pockets to buy stocks, even though there’s plenty of dry powder—the household savings ratio stood at 9.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The AI-driven demand for memory chips has led to tightening supply, and up until recently, companies were more reluctant to add capacity out of fear of a slowdown in what is a normally cyclical industry.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Mother was reluctant to be pulled into the dispute but didn’t see a way out, so he showed his badge to Olivia.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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