be averse to
Example Sentences
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When asked, he said he wouldn't be averse to that but only if this appealed to the new manager and that he thought it unlikely.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
Unlike his father who was said to be averse to flying, Kim has flown his personal Russian-made jet for some of his trips.
From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023
Part of the problem, from a psychological perspective, is that the theory of nuclear deterrence rests on the idea that world leaders will be averse to their own possible deaths.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2022
Just as Washington would be averse to overhauling its energy policies on the basis of foreign pressure, so too would Beijing.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2021
Nodding, the witness answered, “I told them under normal conditions I would probably be averse to it. But with the magnitude of this crime I could probably vote in favor.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
