reticent
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Early photos show him as a slight, reticent figure who seemed wary of the camera.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Manufacturers increasingly reported bottlenecks, while retailers grew concerned that consumers will be more reticent due to rising inflation, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The Greens also seem reticent to mention the "I" word unprompted.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Some developing countries are more reticent about the moratorium because they see it as a loss of tax revenue and argue that the rapid pace of digital transformation only exacerbates the problem.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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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