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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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Similarly, Arsenal have a hardline maximum valuation of Guimaraes and are unwilling to overpay despite their desire to sign the midfielder.

From BBC Jul. 23, 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

While agricultural goods were exempt from the blockade, many shippers were unwilling to deliver them given the potential legal risks of transacting with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“The foreperson stated that people are ‘Dead set, unwavering and unwilling to change their opinion.’”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

His father paused, and looked around as if he was unwilling to let this priceless shard of information fall into the wrong hands.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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