Example Sentences

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According to the Federalist, the real problem is “an unwillingness to embrace adulthood along with its hardships and responsibilities.”

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

One of the issues is the unwillingness of executives to expose tankers to drones and mine attacks, even if U.S. and allied military forces assume control of the strait.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Beijing’s unwillingness to load the fiscal policy gun has been a source of frustration for many analysts who want bigger stimulus to pivot the economy to consumption-led growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

In the space of two seconds, my mind has zigzagged from her unwillingness to perform, to her history with the elephant tramp, to her lemonade thievery, and back to the cabbage patch.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen