willingness

Example Sentences

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that "teamwork is willingness" during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

But he signaled Amazon’s willingness to endure these near-term headwinds for the long-term payoff.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The main problem with “A League of His Own” is Mr. Stein’s willingness to take at face value Spalding’s claims in his 1911 book, “America’s National Game,” which systematically inflates Spalding’s role in events.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Rising inflation more generally could prompt the European Central Bank to hike borrowing costs, adding further pressure on customers’ willingness to place orders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

In this casual exchange with Jackie, she was on the cusp of taking on a case that would test her willingness to push through obstacles, setbacks, authority figures.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel