Sentences with phrase «growing reluctance»
The phrase "growing reluctance" means that someone is becoming more and more unwilling or hesitant to do something. Full definition
We have already noted the growing reluctance to speak of God in anthropomorphic terms.
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One factor behind the drop - off may be a growing reluctance to use the label over the baggage it carries, especially for those outside the church.
A growing reluctance in an increasingly multicultural Britain to see UK troops deployed on the ground in future operations abroad is influencing the next two strategic defence reviews, according to senior figures at the Ministry of Defence.
The cull of coalition - era economists should not have been unexpected, given politicians» growing reluctance to accept economic advice.
A report from Moody's last month found a «growing reluctance» to override the cap on the school district level as well, and the requirement to budget within the cap has not led to widespread crediting rating downgrades.
With a record high rate of passage and with levy increases averaging only 1.6 percent statewide, Moody's found this is part of a «growing reluctance» of district officials to risk a failure of the budget and try to override the cap.
Eileen encourages her husband to want more: a better job, better friends, a better house, but as years pass it becomes clear that his growing reluctance is part of a deeper psychological shift.
That the Bank ultimately shocked markets on July 14 by holding rates steady, at least for the time being, suggests a growing reluctance to use what little monetary firepower it has left.
As incomes levels and environmental awareness rise, there is a growing reluctance to accept dirty growth.
A study has shown a growing reluctance for parents to gift money to their children because of anxiety about it being lost on divorce.
Risk of Divorce Affects Inheritance A study has shown a growing reluctance for parents to gift money to their children because of anxiety about it being lost on divorce.
Perhaps it comes from more choices for treatment (online, email therapy, coaching, prescription drugs) or a growing reluctance on many people's part to give permanent change the time and energy it requires.