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

“This generation isn’t averse to talking to people, but how you do it is very different,” Seth said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

“There will be some buyers that are just averse to purchasing a property where a death has occurred,” Earley noted.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

He seemed uninterested in and even averse to the dramas unfolding before us, but I was fascinated.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover