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willing

[wil-ing] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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Voters are willing to overlook scandal more readily than in the past, said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political scientist at the University of Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The opportunity is now for the public to show that it prefers non-idiocy in the media outlets it patronizes and is willing to pay for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But it could also show just how much expansion and inflation the game - and those that follow it - are willing to accept.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“This year’s IPO class suggests investors are willing to fund growth, but only when supported by credible business models and durable competitive advantages,” said Rabe.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Everyone makes sacrifices. A man needs to decide what price he’s willing to pay to live free.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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