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.

  1. feel reticent about complaining.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  2. um reticent, shall we say?

    British Library · hear it here

  3. Virgil's in many ways a kind of reticent restrained poet.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  4. curious why the Fed's been so reticent on such a pivotal matter.

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

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