incline toward
Example Sentences
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“I think people are starting to incline toward green jobs. The younger generation wants to be associated with careers where they can work for a cause.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024
“But Prime Minister Rabin has reminded us that you do not have to make peace with your friends. And the Koran teaches that if the enemy inclines toward peace, do thou also incline toward peace.”
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2019
It’s an image of resilience in the face of almost overwhelming odds, a reminder that, much as our species is capable of self-annihilation, we somehow incline toward survival.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2017
He may naturally incline toward the English national character, he admitted with a giggle, but New York agrees with him.
From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2016
Westley was doing all he could to simply walk straight down the incline toward the main gate without help.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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