willing

Example Sentences

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Always seeking the safety of middle ground, he’s too willing to bend to necessity to satisfy Coriolanus’ narrow militaristic idealism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

To show willing, France and Britain have drafted plans for a possible Strait of Hormuz mission and countries have moved assets such as minesweepers closer if needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Her mother has a will, but her own funeral is not something she’s willing to discuss.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

On Monday in her video post, Machado said, “At this hour, I am willing to do whatever must be done, to speak with whoever must be spoken to.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

They were even willing to hire a substitute teacher and send her for a winter’s course at the normal school in Terre Haute.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck