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reticent

[ret-uh-suhnt] / ˈrɛt ə sənt /


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The once reticent Lopes also showed leadership qualities as early as 1976, when a throw by new Dodgers outfielder Dusty Baker had missed the cutoff man.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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

BCA’s Marko Papic isn’t reticent with his opinions and rarely sits on the fence.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

He was reticent, and I reminded him that this was a step toward real self-sufficiency for me.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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