Adjective : a reluctant candidate. From Dictionary.com.
I use the term reluctantly but truly -- it is rebellion! rebellion against the noblest government man ever framed for his own benefit and for the benefit of the world. From Wordnik.com. [A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3] Reference
He looked puzzled, wary, at this apparent change of topic, but he said, drawing out the word reluctantly, “Yes.”. From Wordnik.com. [I. O. U.] Reference
"He's just dear," said Norah, parting reluctantly from the huge swaying brute and giving him a final pat as she went. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Bush Maid] Reference
Salvation rose reluctantly from the dark depths of my memory and I heard my voice, calm and relaxed, gently beguiling in a swinish way. From Wordnik.com. [2009 July « Official Harry Harrison News Blog] Reference
He spoke the word reluctantly, as if the white man's language did not please him, but the clearness and correct pronunciation surprised Shefford. From Wordnik.com. [The Rainbow Trail] Reference
Of course, both Elizabeth and her brother John (Richard Carlson) insist on accompanying the group into the jungle, and despite misgivings, Quartermain reluctantly agrees. From Wordnik.com. [John Farr: They Sure Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: A Tribute To Deborah Kerr] Reference
From: Stern, Alan (HQ-DA000): SMD Colleagues -- Yesterday I offered and Mike Griffin reluctantly accepted my resignation as Associate Administrator. From Wordnik.com. [Alan Stern Is Leaving NASA - NASA Watch] Reference
The CRU scientists, and we use that word reluctantly, had no fondness for transparency and full disclosure. From Wordnik.com. [Evolution News & Views] Reference
I guess Heroin has an effect that’s so good she reluctantly is willing to literally give both her arms for that effect. From Wordnik.com. [EXTRALIFE – By Scott Johnson - Eaten alive by heroin] Reference
So I guess reluctantly is a good description. From Wordnik.com. [Tarnish and Style: Why I Like Venice, part 1] Reference
Do you agree with that "reluctantly" finding that out?. From Wordnik.com. [President Reagan: A Role of a Lifetime] Reference
He never misses an opportunity to "reluctantly" bring it up. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Camp's Defense Against Sturgis Beauty Pageant Critics: He Was A POW!] Reference
Last hour, A.B. 1381 was "reluctantly" passed by Senate 22 to 14. From Wordnik.com. [Sunday: Slow -- Make That "No" -- News Day] Reference
For this reason he had "reluctantly" decided to grant a postponement. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
He drank long and greedily; then, as she slowly -- dare one write "reluctantly"?. From Wordnik.com. [Nell, of Shorne Mills or, One Heart's Burden] Reference
More from AP and Roll Call on the President "reluctantly" accepting the withdrawal. From Wordnik.com. [Rick Hasen: Hans von Spakovsky Withdraws Nomination for FEC Commissioner; What Will This Mean for Commissioner Mason?] Reference
I think you are right in giving the nod to O'Connor, although I disagree with the "reluctantly". From Wordnik.com. [Who Was The Greatest Gun Writer Of All Time?] Reference
Last week teachers said they had no choice and that they had decided on the stoppage "reluctantly". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Still, Mr. Ireland said he was "reluctantly" giving the Hong Kong government the benefit of the doubt. From Wordnik.com. [Hong Kong Releases Quarantined Hotel Guests] Reference
No doubt Politico will "reluctantly" run eight stories on this as they did for Edwards 'troubling haircut. From Wordnik.com. [Horses Mouth May 10, 2007 4:47 PM] Reference
Mr Ham said that the MP "reluctantly" produced his pass from his wallet after he asked him the third time. From Wordnik.com. [Labour MP: "F*** Off, You Should Know Who I Am] Reference
No series of events have been set up that can compel the White House to "reluctantly" launch another genocide. From Wordnik.com. [US Will Tip Its Hand Before Attacking Iran] Reference
On Monday, though, Landrieu said she would "reluctantly" vote to support cloture and move forward with the bill. From Wordnik.com. [Tax Cuts For Rich Move Forward In Senate] Reference
Children's programmes, Mr Reddy said had been "reluctantly" dropped, "because we lost the battle with television". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
Myeza's resignation was "reluctantly" accepted by the Board, Gwebu said in a statement posted on the CAA's website. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The committee also "reluctantly" resolved that unauthorised expenditure of R975295 by the now-defunct Reconstruction and. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
For someone who "reluctantly" took the mantle of leadership the second time around, he's certainly developed a taste for it. From Wordnik.com. [Really back this time] Reference
The White House will then "reluctantly" agree to a newly revised FISA, and will have full immunity from criminal prosecution. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
Despite calling for Ralph Nader to appear in upcoming debates, Sean Penn says that he will "reluctantly" vote for Barack Obama. From Wordnik.com. [Morning Memo: Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson Respond to Papa Lohan; David Duchovny's in Rehab (But It's Not What You Think)] Reference
Nigerian President Obasanjo said that he had to "reluctantly" release General Agwai because the secretary general of the United. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
The CAA said earlier this week that it had "reluctantly" accepted his resignation, and described his decision as "regrettable". From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
So I came home and I was all distraut and stuff still, and the Male was online so I kind of reluctantly started talking to him about it. From Wordnik.com. [PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE MY EXISTANCE!] Reference
The moment, the very moment that the Council agreed'reluctantly'to put him in charge of their forces, someone must have alerted the rebels. From Wordnik.com. [Elvenborn]
And he did all that with the team "reluctantly" giving him their blessing. From Wordnik.com. [SLAM Online] Reference
America from some of its legal problems, a federal judge on Monday "reluctantly" approved a. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Business News] Reference
Newsquest had "reluctantly" taken the decision to close the editions after a "lengthy review". From Wordnik.com. [Press Gazette Latest News] Reference
District Court Judge Jed Rakoff "reluctantly" agreed to approve a penalty proposed earlier this month between the. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to New credit card rules' small business double standard] Reference
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