inclined to
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While many sellers have considered price cuts, others are less inclined to do so, which may be why their homes are still listed.
From MarketWatch
She was a little inclined to believe in Spiritualism herself, although she never let Dr. Kane know it.
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"Nepal's leadership, even if at times seemingly inclined to lean toward one power or the other, aims to balance ties with India and China," South Asia expert Michael Kugelman told AFP.
From Barron's
And when it feels like a company is, as you put it, holding your stuff for ransom, you may feel even more inclined to cough up whatever amount they insist you pay.
From MarketWatch
“Some of the things that I want to do is try to help little kids to become more economically inclined to manage their own money. Stop wasting it all and look for the future. These knucklehead kids, they are our future, you know.”
From Los Angeles Times
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