reluctantly
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Mr. Meyer reluctantly met with the nephew over Shake Shack burgers and fries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Being complicit, however reluctantly, in their destruction seemed almost sacrilege.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The prime minister said Canada was retaliating "reluctantly" to protect its interests.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
And when they reluctantly return to America, they agonize over their guilt at not being able to do more — and what of Gaza will remain when they eventually get back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
He curled his lips and reluctantly said, “All right, badger. What’s your name?”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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