His reluctance to speak on the record reflects the uneasiness the industry still has toward further regulation.

The Government's reluctance to publicly discuss the move today reflected a perception among officials here that some matters are best not aired.

Its reluctance to make details of the Chinese arms sales public reflects that tension, administration officials and outside experts said.

The reluctance to confront management reflects, at least in part, a cultural difference between Americans and Canadians.

Businesses, large and small, say their reluctance to give employees the day off reflects economics, not politics.

He turned to face her, a pained reluctance reflected in the depths of his eyes.

Benghazi's reluctance to celebrate too hard may reflect increasing anxiety about its own place in the revolution.

The reluctance also reflects a perception that the Nassau force enjoys broad public support in a region where the crime rate is low and declining.

Alternatively, a reluctance to initiate contact could reflect a sensible desire to minimize risk.

The Sauds' reluctance to crack down on the fundamentalists also reflects their general attitude toward dissent.