be inclined

Example Sentences

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If you’re just going after matching funds, you might be inclined to stop contributing once you hit 6%, but that might not do the job to get you the retirement funds you need.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

By the time you're heading for your kip on Saturday night, a drastic influx of people might be inclined to give the green light to carving Hearts' name on the Scottish Premiership trophy.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“If we think that everyone else accepts that as normal, we might be inclined to do so ourselves,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

And if you began this story with the day they set sail for the wild blue west, you’d be inclined to agree.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee