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willingness

[wil-ing-nis] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ nɪs /




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The Emirates has long had a high appetite for risk and a willingness to use military power to advance its interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Companies raise or lower prices for a number of reasons — depending on the level of competition, the willingness of customers to pay, their own costs and their profit margins.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Denmark has previously expressed a willingness to discuss additional American military bases on the island, and its foreign ministry confirmed talks with the US were taking place.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Even if China signals willingness to buy more agricultural goods, details like timelines, volumes, pricing—and whether it follows through on its promise—still leaves room for uncertainty.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But if Kissinger did not exactly relish the president’s company, he did come to admire Nixon’s intelligence, and his willingness to make bold moves.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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