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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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Essentially, people are unwilling to take the advice to get advice.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

But talks broke down when the Lakers were unwilling to part with multiple second-round draft picks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

It is governed by a strict policy of "complementarity", meaning it can only take on cases a suspect's home country is unwilling or unable to try itself.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Many Jews resident in Germany are, however, unwilling to blame Muslims for the growth in antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

For she still stood on the avenue, unwilling to fade into memory.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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