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The pair must pause their grudge match and reluctantly join forces to defeat a Predator.
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 June 2025
At Davis’ arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors demanded bail raised to $300,000, but Yolo Superior Court Judge Clara Levers reluctantly let Davis’ bail stand ahead of his next appearance June 23 in Yolo Superior Court.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The film sees tenant farmer Joseph (Cruise) reluctantly flee to the United States with Shannon (Kidman), the rebellious daughter of his wealthy landlord.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
So Fox put on his headset and reluctantly gave me a call.
—Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 June 2025
At Davis’ arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors demanded bail raised to $300,000, but Yolo Superior Court Judge Clara Levers reluctantly let Davis’ bail stand ahead of his next appearance June 23 in Yolo Superior Court.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The film sees tenant farmer Joseph (Cruise) reluctantly flee to the United States with Shannon (Kidman), the rebellious daughter of his wealthy landlord.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
So Fox put on his headset and reluctantly gave me a call.
—Nate Rogers, Vulture, 22 May 2025
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“Reluctantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reluctantly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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