unwillingness
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Hinds was a big, sometimes difficult personality, with an easy laugh and a large tribal tattoo across his face, plus a general unwillingness to compromise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Luna, Phoenix, Queen” fills out the stories surrounding Barr’s theft, moving back in time to depict the bond between Dava and Svetlana, which endured despite Dava’s unwillingness to leave her husband.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Yet Warsh’s unwillingness to open up about his views disappointed investors, and sparked questions about whether he would take the necessary action to back up his tough talk on inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
The government's retreat marks a rare reversal for a leader whose brand has for more than a decade projected strength and an unwillingness to back down.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
In the space of two seconds, my mind has zigzagged from her unwillingness to perform, to her history with the elephant tramp, to her lemonade thievery, and back to the cabbage patch.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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