averse to

Example Sentences

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At least in the technology sector—which the Berkshire founder has been famously averse to backing—there do appear to be stocks that have been unduly punished by AI and energy worries.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

We have two dogs, no kids and no cats — but we’re not averse to them.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

"She's aware of the need for an economic opening and she's not averse to the idea of bringing back foreign capital."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Unusually for his time, Randall was not averse to hiring women scientists; there were several women working with Franklin at King’s.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee