unwillingness
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That’s either a masterful, high-stakes long game of passive-aggressive behavior or a level of stubbornness and unwillingness to acknowledge a mistake that is quickly and badly damaging the show’s reputation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Chief among them is the pessimism of many Chinese and their unwillingness to spend the money they earn, forcing manufacturers to rely on exports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
"His connections to Epstein and his unwillingness to cooperate are unacceptable. We must hold him in contempt immediately," Garcia added.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Even this move is a sign of strong demand for labor, however, and reflects the unwillingness of companies to resort to layoffs, temporary or not.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ironically, despite Bobby’s unwillingness to follow principles espoused by the Church, his life still revolved around it.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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