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He was not a member of the Republican party; but rather hated its reticency.

From History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens by Williams, George Washington

Between him and his readers it is a matter of affection, or it is nothing at all; and there is something very happy, therefore, in M. Paul de Musset's fond, fraternal reticency and extenuation.

From The Galaxy, June 1877 Vol. XXIII.—June, 1877.—No. 6. by Various

But there is enough of the woman in my nature to free my judgment of women from glamorous reticency.

From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph

Do not believe me for my reticency less hungry for letters.

From The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1834-1872, Vol II. by Carlyle, Thomas

But poor Harry little knew the difficulty of reticency when the heart is full.

From Mr. Scarborough's Family by Trollope, Anthony