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He was an unwilling participant in the demonstration.
unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so
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Many players are unwilling to move, and a combination of a compressed timeline and acute needs can lead to overpaying.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
ByteDance is said to be unwilling to part ways with its powerful proprietary algorithms.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
We are done carrying the financial burden for nations that are unwilling to fund their own progress.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
ByteDance is said to be unwilling to part ways with its powerful proprietary algorithms.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
We are done carrying the financial burden for nations that are unwilling to fund their own progress.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Lack of transparency: Be cautious of transcriptionists who are unwilling to provide clear pricing information or discuss potential additional costs up front.
—Beth Worthy, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwilling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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unwilling
adjective
un·will·ing
ˌən-ˈwil-iŋ 
ˈən-
: not willing
unwillingly
adverb
unwillingness
noun
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