reticent
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Many economists think there will be greater asset-price volatility with a more reticent Fed.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
It’s a magnificent book: Michaels, both controlling and reticent, has never opened up like this, and Morrison has talked to hundreds of “SNL” cast members, writers, hosts and more.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026
Even if they started out reticent, the fathers became active participants, asking questions about creating a neat French braid, what to do about tangled ponytails and how to deal with frightened children, Lin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Early photos show him as a slight, reticent figure who seemed wary of the camera.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
These private comments were more often far more expressive than those his reticent public persona allowed.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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