be averse to
Example Sentences
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"It makes perfect sense to be averse to uncertainty."
From Salon • Feb. 22, 2025
He said there was no fresh legislation in the works, but he "would not be averse" to a new Commons debate.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023
Unlike his father who was said to be averse to flying, Kim has flown his personal Russian-made jet for some of his trips.
From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023
Just as Washington would be averse to overhauling its energy policies on the basis of foreign pressure, so too would Beijing.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2021
Nodding, the witness answered, “I told them under normal conditions I would probably be averse to it. But with the magnitude of this crime I could probably vote in favor.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
