reluctantly
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Reluctantly, she put her mom in a memory care home, which was less expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
Reluctantly, unable able to cope with the training demands required to compete at a level which could sustain his hunger for success, Farah announced earlier this year that time had finally come.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2023
Reluctantly, Rodriguez returned to first base, and a few moments later was thrown out attempting to steal second base again, ending the top of the first inning.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023
Reluctantly, she said, she is moving to California this summer to work at a new clinic where the treatment is allowed.
From New York Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Reluctantly I stepped back into the shade, unseen, unheard.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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