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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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“This could be a sign that businesses think consumers are unwilling or unable to absorb further cost increases,” said chief economist Bill Adams of Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Attitudes toward the test are changing, with students and parents more and more unwilling to trade physical and mental health for high test scores.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“I got into it because I was a mom who saw too many families being ignored, too many classrooms falling behind, and too many elected officials unwilling to stand up for our kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"In the vast majority of cases related to account suspensions, platforms are unable or unwilling to provide the content which allows us to independently review their decisions," it said in its transparency report.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I close my mouth, unwilling to admit that what she’s saying might be my real truth, because admitting it will make it harder for me to protect myself with the lies I’m so comfortable with.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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