reticence
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Yun Sun, director of the China program of the Washington-based Stimson Center, said China's reticence was out of character and suspected Iran may have strategically tried to emphasize Beijing's power of persuasion.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Such baseless reticence only makes us more defiant and less inquisitive.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
“Investors’ reticence to owning technology stocks from earlier in the year is being reversed, and that’s in anticipation of future earnings,” said Chris Zaccarelli, chief investment officer at Northlight Asset Management.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Less puzzling is the reticence of our allies.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
There was some reticence about entering the new boat, because it had a scroll on it which warned people off unless they were in perfect faith—but Galahad stepped aboard as usual, with his insufferable self-confidence.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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