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willingness

[wil-ing-nis] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ nɪs /




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Before he took over the Fed in May, Warsh’s willingness to combat inflation had been somewhat in doubt.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

For a moment, the Black Lives Matter movement signaled a willingness to grapple with the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

But the world’s willingness to hold dollars is precisely what allows the U.S. to run persistent trade deficits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

"The whole thing just came together through personal contacts and tenacity and the willingness of the performers to be in the film in the first place," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

James was blessed with intelligence, good looks, and the willingness to work hard.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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