reluctant
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Fierce negotiations are expected between the European Parliament and member states, especially over where to find extra money that governments are reluctant to chip in.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Adams was reluctant to categorize his sensibility, but he acknowledged that he gravitated toward plays “that have some invitation for design innovation while being centered on human beings.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Most software companies today are reluctant to bear similar costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
He said he is reluctant to pass along cost increases to his customers, who include working professionals like teachers and pilots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
She was reluctant to journey away from the water; she didn’t want to go far from the Sound that was part of the sea.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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