willingness

Example Sentences

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Parents who feel they have not invested or managed their money well in the past can be “honest about lessons learned — discussing what they would do differently and modeling a willingness to improve.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Cuban leader, who confirmed in March that US and Cuban officials had held talks, reiterated his government's willingness to "engage in serious and responsible bilateral dialogue, and finding solutions to existing differences."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Their willingness to share didn't mean there weren't moments of hesitation about where, if anywhere, the line should be drawn.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Confidently, “Yes” ups the buffoonery in a big way, signaling an increased willingness to bruise viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Most jobs could be handled by anyone with a willingness to work and some reading ability.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers