But there is real reluctance about the depth and breadth and the length of the commitment,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.16

The current level is already nearly double what the United States had in Afghanistan last year, and some officials, including Secretary Gates, have expressed reluctance to send more.

VOA: standard.2009.08.11

He expressed reluctance to comment on American domestic affairs, but suggested that a renewal of the now-expired U.S.ban on assault weapons would be helpful in curbing the flow of high-powered armaments to Mexican drug cartels.

VOA: standard.2009.04.12

ElBaradei said France was included in the draft agreement. Talks this week gathering Russia, the United States,France, Iran and the IAEA, stalled on Tuesday over Iran's reluctance to have France participate in any deal on enriching its uranium.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21