averse
Example Sentences
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Last month, an AI-generated "artist" known as Breaking Rust topped the US country digital song sales chart - a niche countdown, but one that shows audiences aren't averse to consuming computer-generated music.
From BBC
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
"And this flaw doesn't just hurt those with LISAs. It puts off many young people, especially from lower income backgrounds, who tend to be more risk averse, from opening LISAs in the first place."
From BBC
Initially, ICE agents seemed averse to confronting religious leaders, and in some cases, left the courthouse when clergy members arrived.
From Los Angeles Times
“I tried to strike a balance between being somewhat risk averse, but not so much that we don’t innovate and do right by our kids and our workforce,” Carvalho said in during Tuesday’s meeting.
From Los Angeles Times
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