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[wil-ing] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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Spencer Pratt is a showboat, a loudmouth, a troll and a self-proclaimed villain who seems willing to say anything in his quest to be the next mayor of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Following years of research in 2012 he tracked down a collector in east Asia who had his father's medals and was willing to sell them for a large sum.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

SpaceX isn’t yet willing to commit to keeping the deal in place for that long, according to CEO Elon Musk.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Even if you’re only giving fake information and never click a link, “you are telling the scammer that this phone number is active, and its owner is willing to engage,” Rosario Fuentes says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Over the walkie-talkie, he heard a static-y version of Chip’s voice: “Oh, hello. Are you the person who reserved this conference room for three o’clock? The one who’s willing to talk?”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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