be willing

Example Sentences

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Sir Desmond voted against assisted dying in the Commons, as did the third pick, Conservative MP Mike Wood, so they are both very unlikely to be willing to do so.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But by the year’s end—when those midterms are over—they may be willing to intervene if the FDA hasn’t already acted.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

As Amazon founder Jeff Bezos liked to say: You have to be willing to be misunderstood if you’re going to innovate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

China may be willing to put a stronger renminbi on the table, something the U.S. has been seeking for years, Green says.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

If you want to be a star, you have to be willing to work harder than everyone else to achieve your goals and dreams!

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio