- plural of inclination.
inclinations
Example Sentences
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She is, the argument goes, a poet for the moms and the mushy-hearted, for readers with no formalist inclinations, for those more interested in enjoyment than enjambment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
If being an American of approximately liberal inclinations in the 21st century seems to require constant public apologies, some disgruntled Yanks actually are exploring their escape options.
From Salon ● May 31, 2026
Feroli expects Warsh will make the case for rate cuts this year, but flagged the chance that Warsh's inclinations might be "more open to revision" later on, especially after the US midterm elections this year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
The parents at home didn’t share their children’s political inclinations.
From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2025
Those with academic inclinations took extra classes with the head teacher in their teenage years and with luck made it into teachers’ college.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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