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reticence
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Arsenal’s reticence to spend on development players is understandable — particularly in the case of last January, when there was also an urgent need for a first-team centre-forward.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
6 June 2025 -
Given Moscow’s reticence over peace talks, momentum seems to be growing for taking a more aggressive posture backing sanctions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
28 May 2025
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“Reticency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reticency. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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