willing

Example Sentences

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“Butcher is aware on some level that he has this scorched-earth mentality and that he’s willing to do anything to get what he wants — and he needs someone to pull him back,” Quaid says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“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

Platner's supporters argue that his flaws are part of a broader redemption story and that voters are willing to accept an imperfect candidate who feels authentic.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"Everyone is willing to fight so far," he tells me from his hospital bed in a clinic hidden deep in the jungle.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mom was willing to mail phony postcards from halfway across the world, so we shouldn’t underestimate her sneakiness.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller