reticent

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Det Ch Insp Louise Metcalfe, leading the Essex Police investigation, said the author of the anonymous handwritten letter to officers "seemed reticent of coming forward but couldn't bear the nightmare of knowing what they knew".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

However, it could be much more reticent about prospects for future rate cuts given high energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Yet the board is reticent to set a new finish date for the remaining work, including the divisive Glory Facade and its four bell towers.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

However, many investors are reticent to sell stocks short.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

He surprised himself, as he spoke in that way, for he was a reticent, even a severe man.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill