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

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

When victory came his way, Lincoln was not averse to dispensing the spoils.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

When asked, he said he wouldn't be averse to that but only if this appealed to the new manager and that he thought it unlikely.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

“I am not averse to some flattery, indeed I am not, young prince. I have lived beneath these trees for longer than you have been alive, certainly.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo