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    reluctantly

    US /rɪˈlʌktəntlɪ/

    ・

    UK /rɪ'lʌktəntlɪ/

    B1
    adv.AdverbIn an unwilling manner; grudgingly
    He reluctantly left her side to help me into the car

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    02:47Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI used her voice without permission
    • SHE SAYS THE COMPANY RELUCTANTLY

      SHE SAYS THE COMPANY RELUCTANTLY

    B1

    Good vs. Evil, Hellboy vs. the Queen of Blood - Dark Horse Comics: Hellboy: The Fury (pt. 1)

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    • The witches then reluctantly agreed to accept a new queen: Nimowe, the sorceress who had seduced Merlin, stolen his powers,

      The witches then reluctantly agreed to accept a new queen: Nimowe, the sorceress who had seduced Merlin, stolen his powers,

    • The witches then reluctantly agreed to accept a new queen--

      The witches then reluctantly agreed to accept a new queen--

    B1

    Theranos: The Most Evil Business In The World

    15:40Theranos: The Most Evil Business In The World
    • And when anyone was fired, or if they quit, which also happened very frequently, they were forced to sign yet another non-disclosure agreement confirming they wouldn't talk about anything at all that had happened whilst at Theranos. They couldn't even speak to any of their colleagues on their way out, they had to leave immediately. Theranos had hired one of the top law firms, and threatened to sue anyone who mentioned anything about what they'd seen at the company. Most people were just relieved to get out of there, so they reluctantly signed whatever they wanted to avoid more legal threats.

      And when anyone was fired, or if they quit, which also happened very frequently, they were forced to sign yet another non-disclosure agreement confirming they wouldn't talk about anything at all that had happened whilst at Theranos. They couldn't even speak to any of their colleagues on their way out, they had to leave immediately. Theranos had hired one of the top law firms, and threatened to sue anyone who mentioned anything about what they'd seen at the company. Most people were just relieved to get out of there, so they reluctantly signed whatever they wanted to avoid more legal threats.

    • Most people were just relieved to get out of there, so they reluctantly signed whatever they wanted to avoid more legal threats.

      Most people were just relieved to get out of there, so they reluctantly signed whatever they wanted to avoid more legal threats.

    B1

    10 Verbs to describe different ways of eating - Advanced English lesson - Speak English fluently

    11:5310 Verbs to describe different ways of eating - Advanced English lesson - Speak English fluently
    • The next one is, peck at food. Now again peck at food means, when you eat reluctantly. Something

      The next one is, peck at food. Now again peck at food means, when you eat reluctantly. Something

    • it wasn't cooked properly. But I ate it reluctantly. So basically what I did is, I pecked at the

      it wasn't cooked properly. But I ate it reluctantly. So basically what I did is, I pecked at the

    B1

    The Ugly Duckling | The Little Mermaid - Full Story - Best Fairy Tales Compilation for Kids

    22:52The Ugly Duckling | The Little Mermaid - Full Story - Best Fairy Tales Compilation for Kids
    • The princesses reluctantly made their way back to the castle.

      The princesses reluctantly made their way back to the castle.

    • The princesses reluctantly made their way back to the castle.

      The princesses reluctantly made their way back to the castle.

    B1

    The Frog Prince Full Story | Animated Fairy Tales For Kids

    12:32The Frog Prince Full Story | Animated Fairy Tales For Kids
    • The princess had to obey her father, so she reluctantly went to bring in the frog.

      The princess had to obey her father, so she reluctantly went to bring in the frog.

    • The princess had to obey her father, so she reluctantly went to bring in the frog.

      The princess had to obey her father, so she reluctantly went to bring in the frog.

    B1

    5 body language tips to make anyone instantly like you - Personality Development video

    10:045 body language tips to make anyone instantly like you - Personality Development video
    • What you need to do is reluctantly or slowly look away from that person that you are talking

      What you need to do is reluctantly or slowly look away from that person that you are talking

    • What you need to do is reluctantly or slowly look away from that person that you're talking to.

      What you need to do is reluctantly or slowly look away from that person that you're talking to.

    A2

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    08:3510 Actors Who Were Forced to Star in TERRIBLE Movies
    • However, seeking to avoid a legal battle, he reluctantly acquiesced.

      However, seeking to avoid a legal battle, he reluctantly acquiesced.

    • However, seeking to avoid a legal battle, he reluctantly acquiesced.

      However, seeking to avoid a legal battle, he reluctantly acquiesced.

    B1

    100 Phrasal Verbs I Use in My Morning Routine

    07:30100 Phrasal Verbs I Use in My Morning Routine
    • I reluctantly get out of bed.

      I reluctantly get out of bed.

    • I reluctantly get out of bed.

      I reluctantly get out of bed.

    B1

    Why Cambodia & Thailand Are Moving Towards War

    38:02Why Cambodia & Thailand Are Moving Towards War
    • Thailand ultimately reluctantly agreed to withdraw their soldiers away from the temple, but

      Thailand ultimately reluctantly agreed to withdraw their soldiers away from the temple, but

    • Thailand ultimately reluctantly agreed to withdraw their soldiers away from the temple,

      Thailand ultimately reluctantly agreed to withdraw their soldiers away from the temple,

    B1