willingness
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The Arsenal manager has previously spoken about his and the fans' "willingness to win", and that desperation from supporters to see success has led to some tense moments, particularly at home.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“They have not the courage nor the insight nor the willingness to stand up and do the right thing for the right reasons,” Racicot said.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vice president of curatorial operations Shelby Morrison, who anchored the Hall’s Revolutionary Women in Music, cites Blevins’ willingness to own it all.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The dollar hit a six-week low after both the U.S. and Iran signaled willingness to continue negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Nhamo had been quite wrong about Uncle Kufa’s willingness to pay the muvuki, Masvita’s condition worried him too much.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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