willingness

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Like the British troops who readily acknowledged the “pluck” of the Dervishes, Mr. Hart is impressed by their willingness to face the massed firepower of rifles, machine guns and artillery.

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The willingness of the state to use force to break strikes proved a cautionary tale.

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But Papperger’s willingness to publicly comment on negotiations and his assertive style have irritated officials in Germany, his largest client, according to people familiar with the matter.

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“Whether or not we believe America is coming or not has a very big effect on people’s willingness to defend Taiwan,” Nachman said.

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Sentiment among German households is rising, with consumers’ willingness to buy rising further despite continuing economic uncertainty.

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