averse
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An ex-senior civil servant told the BBC that much of the Civil Service is culturally averse to performance management.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
The bond market rout of 2026 may be jolting markets, but it’s also gaining a important following among savers and the risk averse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Ellis, a sweet guy not averse to skimming a little off the top when dealing with moneyed customers — it’s a summer getaway for the rich — takes an immediate shine to Annie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
He was not averse to dying at war in the way Americans were.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 2
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 1–7
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