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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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Any exit from Southern California -- the capital of America's movie industry -- would likely spark a wave of resignations from workers unwilling to relocate.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

He said that Tesla “seems unwilling or unable to reduce the uncertainty” around its scale-up, which is “clearly” hurting the stock.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Buyers are now unwilling to pay peak prices at higher borrowing rates, leaving those funds stranded past their typical lifespans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

And I think we’re unwilling to do that.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Still, some long-term believers stayed true to the cause, unable or unwilling to accept facts.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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