How to pronounce reticent
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“reticent” in real sentences
155 clips in the index · 12 American · 81 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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feel reticent about complaining.
The Scottish Parliament · hear it here
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um reticent, shall we say?
British Library · hear it here
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Virgil's in many ways a kind of reticent restrained poet.
The 92nd Street Y · hear it here
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curious why the Fed's been so reticent on such a pivotal matter.
Federal Reserve · hear it here
Why real speech
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