1.   Tate doled out words with seeming reluctance.

2.   Comfort, with seeming reluctance, warned against orgies.

3.   He has become acquainted with the American League, not only the hitters but the umpires, who occasionally frustrated him by their seeming reluctance to call third strikes.

4.   He said that it could not help but attract interest from retailers and entertainment companies, and that he was puzzled by the seeming reluctance of Bergen lawmakers.

5.   Now, concerns about his well-being have given way to complaints about his laissez-faire management style and seeming reluctance to fight for his vision.