unwilling

Example Sentences

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Steve Wilson: One of the most sought-after signatures of the summer will be RB Leipzig's teenage winger though the German club are naturally unwilling to see him go.

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

The company also at the time alleged that Genco had been unwilling to meet or engage in a constructive dialogue regarding a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

This resulted in Felix spending the morning as an unwilling participant in a three-hour game of hide-and-seek where he was always the seeker.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty