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Meanings of say reluctantly in English

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Usage of say reluctantly in English
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I say reluctantly because there is a rival music awards ceremony on the same night that they would far rather be at.
The Irish Times
2
With this view of his position, he reluctantly-wewill do him the justice to say reluctantly-abandonedthe project of restoring the niece to her birthright.
Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue / A Tal...
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The girl turned the idea over in her mind, and said reluctantly:
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Complete
4
Braxton Wyatt said reluctantly to himself that his instinct had been wrong.
The Border Watch: A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand
5
Gustav sighed heavily and said reluctantly after a short pause, 'E-Type.'
The preacher
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Of course, her mouth is a bit wide, he said reluctantly.
The Adventures of Sally
7
Dr Winkler said reluctantly, 'Because He died, in their view, only for the elect.'
The Third Man
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Lockley said reluctantly, There's one thing to remember, though, Jill.
Operation Terror
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Hagen said reluctantly, "Maybe Mike shouldn't get mixed up in this so directly."
The Godfather
10
Arsinoe colored, put her hand to the spot indicated by her father, and said reluctantly:
The Emperor — Volume 05
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He said reluctantly, I'm afraid we're as badly off as we were at the beginning.
Operation Terror
12
Mrs. Gerald paused a moment, then she said reluctantly, "Yes, Tattine, I did."
Tattine
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Sollozzo said reluctantly, "Don't take too long." He had marvelous antenna, he was nervous.
The Godfather
14
Then she said reluctantly, I will stay here.
The city in the lake
15
There was a pause, and then Louisa said reluctantly, "Of course you aren't, Mama."
In for a penny
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Then he said reluctantly: "It is Mr. Greenfield's orders, Lee."
The Winning of Barbara Worth
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