Washington has been understandably reluctant to push him for more consistency, not wanting to risk losing the help he does offer.

These groups may be understandably reluctant to give up the elective system.

Countries have been understandably reluctant to join a military mission accountable only to Washington.

Offered the opportunity to solve his problems, Melvin was understandably reluctant.

Mr. Clinton is understandably reluctant to press military leaders on this issue during an election campaign.

Many masters were understandably reluctant to let such valuable slaves go.

Working musicians are understandably reluctant to climb into a time capsule.

Immigrants on both sides of the transactions are understandably reluctant to talk about their participation.

The few whites in the area were understandably reluctant to stay.

The museum is understandably reluctant to give up the breastplate.