inclined to

Idioms  

1. Tending or disposed toward, as in I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt. [Mid-1300s]

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inclined to

“So he hasn’t given any indication that he’s inclined to hike rates,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026

If you are inclined to put a bid in this time, your starting offer cannot be lower than $19m.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

Because its season finale aired after the May 31 eligibility deadline, K Callan’s showcase episode opposite Rhys isn’t eligible, though anyone who watched the series might be inclined to vote for the 90-year-old actor anyway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026

“They are very inclined to take on tools for their children that are not traditional tools,” says Hoxby.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

The baker was hardly inclined to be helpful after that rude, wild-eyed fellow made such a mess in her bakery— and while she was in the middle of icing her Black Forest cakes, yet!

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood