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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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While adamant that the tradition would survive, Keller pointed to a "succession problem", with younger generations unwilling to take over a tough family business.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

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

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

“The U.S. government may prove increasingly unwilling to tolerate a prolonged bear market given how central equities have become to Americans’ retirement savings,” Balchunas said in his report, which he shared with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Bobby was furious, unwilling to admit that he was mistaken.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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