1.   Bishops are the ultimate authorities in their dioceses, and the Vatican is usually reluctant to intrude on their territory.

2.   But unless there has been an egregious violation, judges are usually reluctant to overturn such decisions.

3.   Campground officials are usually reluctant to confirm the exact date until the last minute, for fear of attracting an unmanageable number of visitors.

4.   Even usually reluctant USC coach Henry Bibby has become almost sugary in his assessment of playing in the NIT.

5.   Experts say pilots are usually reluctant to put on their masks and goggles.

6.   Federal courts are usually reluctant to get involved in election disputes because they generally involve state laws.

7.   Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka, who is usually reluctant to support the use of public funds to prop up the economy, today hinted at additional stimulus measures.

8.   Guardians are usually reluctant to halt care, because of fear of repercussions.

9.   Government policy makers, like most people, are usually reluctant to admit error.

10.   HMOs do not include such information with the names of the doctors on their provider lists, and doctors are usually reluctant to volunteer the information to patients.