unwilling

Example Sentences

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“This could be a sign that businesses think consumers are unwilling or unable to absorb further cost increases,” said chief economist Bill Adams of Fifth Third Commercial Bank.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

On 25 May, Iran moved their training base from Tucson, Arizona to the Mexican city of Tijuana, claiming the US were unwilling to host them.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Attitudes toward the test are changing, with students and parents more and more unwilling to trade physical and mental health for high test scores.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“I got into it because I was a mom who saw too many families being ignored, too many classrooms falling behind, and too many elected officials unwilling to stand up for our kids.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He pressed the brooch into Taran’s unwilling hand.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander