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reluctant

[ri-luhk-tuhnt] / rɪˈlʌk tənt /


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Though he is reluctant to go into any details about what’s next, Araki is still working hard every day, trying to make something new.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Ryanair's profits have fallen sharply as war in the Middle East sent jet fuel prices soaring and customers reluctant to book flights.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Some U.S. officials said Trump is reluctant to commit ground forces.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Bernstein is reluctant to pathologize either of her twisted subjects.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Haunted by the immense sacrifices and dreadful memories of World War I, the French and British people were reluctant ever to endure such a bloodletting again.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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