Alex paused, clearly reluctant to weigh in on either side.

He nodded, yet was clearly reluctant to say more.

"Because they were clearly reluctant to be treated," Kirk said.

She gathered up the reins and led the horse, now clearly reluctant, down to the water.

She slowed a little more, clearly reluctant to make the final few miles.

Students and faculty members are clearly reluctant to let these programs die.

He hesitated, clearly reluctant to say more, but finally continued, as if against his own better judgment.

"Well," he said, clearly reluctant to go on the record for much less.

Some countries are clearly reluctant to step up the action and dragging their feet about committing more resources.

Private lenders are also being asked to take part, and some are clearly reluctant.