willing

Example Sentences

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It’s best if everyone agrees on the meals beforehand, how much they are willing to spend, and then one person actually goes to buy the groceries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“But with Traci, everybody looks to what she’s accomplished in the last four years and says ‘Thank you god we have this woman who is willing to do this for us.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Union leaders and workers are more willing to use strikes as a way to advance gains, as opposed to just an absolute last resort,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"If people are willing to pay that price and invest for the future, that's a good sign for the market," said Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I wanted them to listen to each other, but I failed to realize that you can only hear someone if they’re willing to speak.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila