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unwilling

[uhn-wil-ing] / ʌnˈwɪl ɪŋ /


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“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

And I think we’re unwilling to do that.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 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

“Hiding up in his office, unwilling to hear our demands?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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