be inclined
Example Sentences
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Some of these investments—particularly those meant to replace creaky equipment—seem like the types regulators may be inclined to greenlight even if inflation runs rampant or the economy enters a downturn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The independent central bank, which has a dual mandate of maintaining stable prices and low unemployment, would typically be inclined to cut rates to shore up employment.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
“If we think that everyone else accepts that as normal, we might be inclined to do so ourselves,” he said.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
Allies of the president had criticised the plan, but during a meeting with Sir Keir in the Oval Office last February, Trump said "I think we'll be inclined to go along with your country".
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
If the two sticks cast shadows of equal length, that also would make sense on a flat Earth: the Sun’s rays would then be inclined at the same angle to the two sticks.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
