Sentence examples for were reluctant to attack from inspiring English sources

In contrast to Republican candidates who were reluctant to attack South Carolina residents for flying a Confederate flag, Mr. Gore and Mr. Bradley said it was a hurtful symbol.

"In the past," said Daniele Jenni, a lawyer and the founder of the Black Sheep Committee who is running for Parliament, "people were reluctant to attack the party out of fear that it might only strengthen it.

Some well-wishers said there would be questions about the police search – and why the prime suspect was allowed to live in the UK despite a previous murder conviction – but were reluctant to attack investigators during a period of mourning.

The practical differences between the parties were few, and the Republicans were reluctant to attack Hancock personally because of his heroic reputation.

The German troops were reluctant to attack head on once again, and Sergeant Vinz Kulbach pleaded with the officers of the 9th Fallschirmjaeger Regiment to allow his men to flank the Americans in the dusk.

The Byzantines were not aided by Serbs and Magyars either: the Magyars were engaged in Western Europe as Frankish allies, and the Serbs under Petar Gojniković were reluctant to attack Bulgaria because Michael of Zahumlje, an ally of Bulgaria, had notified Simeon of their plans.

But politicians are reluctant to attack voters' favourite vices too vigorously.

Maybe the Democrats are reluctant to attack the industry because it has directed so much political funding to Democrats.

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The BJP has been reluctant to attack the prime minister personally, because of his unusual reputation for honesty in office; that may now change.

For all its tough talk, Nato is reluctant to attack because Belgrade is still seen as a stabilising force in the region.