averse to
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When it comes to industrial relations, Egan said she felt her union had previously been "a bit risk averse to taking action".
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
I’ve long been averse to the world of parenting advice.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Choi isn’t averse to shtick, if the result is an explosion of audience laughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
“This generation isn’t averse to talking to people, but how you do it is very different,” Seth said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
He seemed uninterested in and even averse to the dramas unfolding before us, but I was fascinated.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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