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
By the time you're heading for your kip on Saturday night, a drastic influx of people might be inclined to give the green light to carving Hearts' name on the Scottish Premiership trophy.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 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
One might at first be inclined to dismiss this assertion as meaningless, because the experiment is imaginary and my claim about its outcome cannot be verified.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
