willing

Example Sentences

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“The lesson is not that democracies help other democracies. The lesson is that Ukrainians helped themselves, and other people were then willing to aid them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That contrasts with ether, where funding is negative — suggesting short sellers are willing to pay to maintain bearish positions.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

"My friends are all willing to fight to stay up to watch the games."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Voters are willing to overlook scandal more readily than in the past, said Brandon Rottinghaus, a political scientist at the University of Houston.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’m willing to put your horrendous behavior at the fountain behind us in the interest of starting off fresh.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin