reticent
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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
The staunch Republican was less reticent about his political persuasions and was a guest at President George W Bush's inauguration in 2001.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Chappell is actually the alter-ego of the more reticent Kayleigh Amstutz.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
If Bob was unavailable, then he would rather be alone, for in temperament he was not in the least Mr. Clutter’s son but rather Bonnie’s child, a sensitive and reticent boy.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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