incline

Example Sentences

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This exploits a psychological phenomenon known as social proof: Humans are naturally inclined to believe something if they perceive that “everyone is saying it.”

From Salon

“If we think that everyone else accepts that as normal, we might be inclined to do so ourselves,” he said.

From Salon

There are plenty of reasons to bash California, if one is so inclined.

From Los Angeles Times

This suggests that many college students aren’t academically prepared or even inclined.

From The Wall Street Journal

For stocks, cryptocurrencies, precious metals, and other risky assets, investors were more inclined to sell first and ask questions later.

From Barron's