as in forced
not made or done willingly or by choice
unwilling contributions from city employees who felt pressured to do so
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Recent Examples of unwilling
But sharing these stories is vital, even if the world seems unwilling to listen.
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Elizabeth Wells, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
But Hamas still appears unwilling to release scores of hostages without securing a lasting cease-fire and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, even after the killing of its top leader, Yahya Sinwar.
—Baraa Anwer and Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
However, this year, the company found itself in major financial difficulties due to unexpectedly slow growth and the inability to secure an additional £150 million (US$193 million) in funding, followed by BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce being unwilling to put up bail-out capital.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
The second is that even those who can afford it at the $75 level are unwilling to do so.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Israeli authorities have caused a forced displacement of Palestinian people in Gaza to an extent that constitutes war crimes and crimes against humanity, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Thursday.Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Abbott avoids this by allowing its characters to simply exist without turning situations into a forced anthropological presentation.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Those who prefer the polite style may struggle to convey romantic interest in ways that feel exciting or spontaneous, leading to slower relational development.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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As the sun sets, New York invites spontaneous adventures, from moonlit strolls in Central Park to late-night escapades in chic speakeasies.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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The accidental shot that killed Hutchins also struck Souza in the shoulder, narrowly missing his spine.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Finally, Diane Keaton’s Fashion: First is a bold and inspiring reflection on how the accidental fashion icon fashions herself.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Unwilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwilling. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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