willingness

Example Sentences

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Currently, he is holding fewer bonds than the average benchmark, but indicated a willingness to buy when the 10-year yield rises above 4.5%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Confidently, “Yes” ups the buffoonery in a big way, signaling an increased willingness to bruise viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Harry Redknapp, now 79 and sacked by Spurs in 2012, has made his willingness to step in clear, as has another former manager Glenn Hoddle.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Their ability to enact change depended on their willingness to defy current custom and mores.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

None were charged, but that may have been due to their willingness to pay a bribe to buy their freedom, says Hernandez.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario