reluctantly

Example Sentences

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The move sparked criticism from social media platforms which, Australia's internet regulator told the BBC last month, came to the regime "kicking and screaming - very very reluctantly".

From BBC

The one staring at me turned around, almost reluctantly, then ran off and jumped in turn.

From Literature

Stewart was riding high as the popular host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central, and he reluctantly agreed to appear on the popular debate show that had aired on CNN since 1982.

From Salon

West Ham said they had tried their best to convince him to stay, but "reluctantly" agreed to the transfer.

From Barron's

Besiktas had an obligation to buy in the loan deal which took Abraham from Roma last summer and did not want to sell him, but are reluctantly allowing Abraham to return to England.

From BBC