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
“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
But around 20 percent of voters are still undecided, and half of them might be inclined to support any new political party, said Market Links director Dobromir Zhivkov.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 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
