reluctant

Example Sentences

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If you are reluctant to take the tax hit now, keep the idea on a watchlist for the next stock-market selloff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The French side dropped their attackers deep, into these empty wide positions with Liverpool’s back three reluctant to follow them out into these areas.

From BBC • 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

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

His mother sat on the edge of the bed, ran a hand down his arm, but she seemed so reluctant.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro