unwilling
Example Sentences
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The ICC, which has 125 member states, seeks to prosecute individuals responsible for the world's gravest crimes when countries are unwilling or unable to do so themselves.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
“The U.S. government may prove increasingly unwilling to tolerate a prolonged bear market given how central equities have become to Americans’ retirement savings,” Balchunas said in his report, which he shared with MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
While agricultural goods were exempt from the blockade, many shippers were unwilling to deliver them given the potential legal risks of transacting with Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Without a partner for back-up, Williams was exposed in the baseline rallies during the opening set, unable and unwilling to race across and meet Joint's exceptional down-the-line winners.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Once he gets wound up in the pulpit he seems unwilling to give up center stage.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
