be averse to
Example Sentences
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When asked, he said he wouldn't be averse to that but only if this appealed to the new manager and that he thought it unlikely.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
Unlike his father who was said to be averse to flying, Kim has flown his personal Russian-made jet for some of his trips.
From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023
Just as Washington would be averse to overhauling its energy policies on the basis of foreign pressure, so too would Beijing.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2021
Its blue cheese flavor is also mild, making it a suitable option for anyone who may be averse to the notoriously polarizing dairy product.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2021
Nodding, the witness answered, “I told them under normal conditions I would probably be averse to it. But with the magnitude of this crime I could probably vote in favor.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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