Sentence examples for were reluctant to commit from inspiring English sources

Many banks, meantime, were reluctant to commit financing to the super SIV.

(It was men from the Hawza who protected Baghdad's hospitals at a time when U.S. commanders were reluctant to commit troops to them).

The global trade rivals were reluctant to commit to emissions targets until each had an idea of what the other planned.

National leaders were reluctant to commit to names until it was clear what positions they would secure in the new European commission team under Juncker.

One problem was that the consulate compound, in a city that is a center of militant activity, was considered temporary and officials were reluctant to commit scarce funds to security improvements for a temporary location.

Concerned about the possibility of injury on the hard Australian grounds, players were reluctant to commit to the tackling and hacking (kicking or tripping an opponent) rules of the Rugby School game, and hacking was banned.

"Russia has made it clear that they are reluctant to commit to a second commitment period, Australia, New Zealand and Canada are also known to be reluctant to put them forward.

Phelps has been reluctant to commit.

ABC had been reluctant to commit to two years.

We know what works, but we're reluctant to commit.

But in an uncertain economy, Mr. Ready is reluctant to commit to significant hiring.