And further: the United States is strong enough to deter aggression but loath to plunge into debilitating military adventures.

Source: https://www.city-journal.org/in-search-of-a-right-populist-agenda

At some point people settle into things and are loath to switch (again), especially to just save a few bucks.

Source: https://slashdot.org/story/23/08/09/161217/verizon-raises-prices-again-as-wireless-customer-growth-slows?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

But it undoubtedly complicates the already delicate task of selling that agreement to Republicans who are loath to compromise.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/21/mayorkas-senate-border-ukraine-deal-00132657

Even the bread service, which I’m usually loath to pay for, is sufficiently cheffed-up to warrant the few extra bucks — airy focaccia with a trio of pea pistou, whipped chive butter, and carrot-cardamom puree.

Source: https://downeast.com/food-drink/in-searsport-rios-serves-up-creative-classics-in-a-surprising-space/

It would be not an administrative feat but a psychological one, an attempt to check, in John McPhee’s words, “the powerful fabric of ambition that impelled people to build towns and cities where almost any camper would be loath to pitch a tent.”

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/22/magazine/california-dams.html

Leaders may be loath to do so, but tax breaks for developers could make future deals more appealing – and affordable.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/04/editorial-boston-must-make-it-easier-to-develop-here/

Paula Hart Rodas, president-elect of the CIF Southern Section’s council, said the goal is to get more girls involved in high school sports and tap into a widespread love of football by many who are loath to play tackle.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/sports/professional/california-weighs-making-flag-football-a-girls-school-sport/article_97ec7bdf-5e0c-57ba-b7af-2a1d7c31d2fb.html

Republican and Democratic senators alike should be loath to leave this responsibility to unelected bureaucrats in the White House Counsel’s Office who don’t know or understand the people we represent.

Source: https://press-herald.com/kennedy-the-american-people-deserve-a-say-over-their-district-court-judges/

While I’m normally loath to suggest that hurling personal insults qualifies as a “win,” this is the Republican primary campaign, after all.

Source: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/nikki-haley-won-second-republican-debate-rcna117753