Initially reluctant, his parents are pleased and happy for the two.

A very private person, he was initially reluctant, but did accept the invitation.

Kwan was initially reluctant to talk about her son's death.

She was initially reluctant to take the job, friends say.

In line with its "business as usual" policy, the government was initially reluctant to try to control the food markets.

Best known as a television actress, she was initially reluctant to begin a recording career.

He was initially reluctant to run, and allowed his name to stand only after no other volunteers came forward.

The city was initially reluctant to help the team pay for a stadium with tax money, although they supported the project.

Since he does not have the best relationship with his father, Michael is initially reluctant to talk.

Although a lifelong Republican, he was initially reluctant to accept a national position in federal court.