reluctantly
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Last year, after years of inaction, Germany reluctantly relaxed its strict constitutional borrowing limits to bolster investment in defence and infrastructure.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
When Susan reluctantly let Melanie take him on holiday to Marbella in September 2017, he never returned.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
By April, he had concluded reluctantly that the days were no longer his to count.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Sam reluctantly agrees, but insists that she needs more information.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Finally, Sutton looked up, shoving the phone in his pocket reluctantly.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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