But you knew what was happening in their reluctance to embrace Yao.
Politics may well have played a role in Washington's reluctance to go along with the city's timetable.
Newark is not alone in its reluctance to provide shelter to all those who request it.
The woman's silver eyes twinkled as if she found some amusement in his reluctance.
The government wasn't alone in its reluctance to assist with their research.
The Republicans are not alone in their reluctance to tackle this problem.
If he's been deficient at all, it's in his reluctance to tell you where to get off.
Mr. Miller is not alone in his reluctance to support the bill.
This sense of loss is evident in France's reluctance to adopt the new.
There is something very human in his reluctance to believe.