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    willing

    US /ˈwɪlɪŋ/

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    UK /'wɪlɪŋ/

    A2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To leave property to someone after your death
    I am willing my car to my son
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To use mental effort to make something happen
    We’d be willing to come here again provided we can sort out this problem
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To influence someone to do something
    My father just keeps willing me on to do better
    adj.AdjectiveAct of making a choice
    He was a willing helper with the deal
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make something happen by strongly wanting it
    The runner is willing himself to run faster

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    Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing

    35:17Bereavement: How to Transform Grief & Depression Through Spiritual Healing
    • When you put something on the altar, you are saying, "I am willing for this situation to be reinterpreted by the Holy Spirit or whatever name you give to those in that internal guidance system, which is not of this world." So once again, spiritual disease, spiritual solution.

      When you put something on the altar, you are saying, "I am willing for this situation to be reinterpreted by the Holy Spirit or whatever name you give to those in that internal guidance system, which is not of this world." So once again, spiritual disease, spiritual solution.

    • When you put something on the altar you're saying, “I am willing for this situation

      When you put something on the altar you're saying, “I am willing for this situation

    B1

    The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News

    38:58The First Presidential Debate: Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump (Full Debate) | NBC News
    • Sean Hannity said very strongly to me and other people he's willing to say,

      Sean Hannity said very strongly to me and other people he's willing to say,

    • So my final question to you tonight, are you willing to accept the outcome as the will of the voters, Secretary Clinton?

      So my final question to you tonight, are you willing to accept the outcome as the will of the voters, Secretary Clinton?

    B1

    Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need

    06:14Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
    • For example, in one 2007 study, researchers asked 538 college students if they were willing to pay a $5 fee to get overnight delivery on a new purchase.

      For example, in one 2007 study, researchers asked 538 college students if they were willing to pay a $5 fee to get overnight delivery on a new purchase.

    • For example, in one 2007 study, researchers asked 538 college students if they were willing to pay a $5 fee to get overnight delivery on a new purchase.

      For example, in one 2007 study, researchers asked 538 college students if they were willing to pay a $5 fee to get overnight delivery on a new purchase.

    B1

    Strangers Trying to Sell You Stuff

    08:50Strangers Trying to Sell You Stuff
    • As a troop, it was our job to go door-to-door and ask people if there was any non-perishable food that they were willing to donate.

      As a troop, it was our job to go door-to-door and ask people if there was any non-perishable food that they were willing to donate.

    • As a troop, it was our job to go door-to-door to see if therewas any non-perishable food that they were willing to donate

      As a troop, it was our job to go door-to-door to see if therewas any non-perishable food that they were willing to donate

    A2

    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • been brought to prosecution, and more victims are willing and able to come forward, and

      been brought to prosecution, and more victims are willing and able to come forward, and

    • We see more victims willing and able to come forward and having the confidence to come forward.

      We see more victims willing and able to come forward and having the confidence to come forward.

    B1

    How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of

    08:09How China’s ‘Firewater’ Became the World’s Most Valuable Liquor Brand | WSJ The Economics Of
    • And if they don't like it, they probably won't be willing to splurge $350 on a bottle.

      And if they don't like it, they probably won't be willing to splurge $350 on a bottle.

    • they probably won't be willing

      they probably won't be willing

    B1

    Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?

    10:50Is The Golden Age Of Remote Work Over?
    • The biggest advantages, I think, are access to large pools of talent who don't live around the big cities and aren't willing to move there.

      The biggest advantages, I think, are access to large pools of talent who don't live around the big cities and aren't willing to move there.

    • You know, the biggest advantages, I think, are access to large pools of talent who don't live around the big cities and aren't willing to move there.

      You know, the biggest advantages, I think, are access to large pools of talent who don't live around the big cities and aren't willing to move there.

    B1

    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • If it wasn't so much more, then I'd be willing to do that.

      If it wasn't so much more, then I'd be willing to do that.

    • If it weren't so much more I'd be willing to do that.

      If it weren't so much more I'd be willing to do that.

    B1

    How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation

    08:32How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation
    • And in that type of labor market, it makes a lot of sense that workers may not be willing to work as hard as they have in the past 'cause it's very easy to get alternative employment.

      And in that type of labor market, it makes a lot of sense that workers may not be willing to work as hard as they have in the past 'cause it's very easy to get alternative employment.

    • And in that type of a labor market, it makes a lot of sense that workers may not be willing to work as hard as they have in the past because it's very easy to get alternative employment.

      And in that type of a labor market, it makes a lot of sense that workers may not be willing to work as hard as they have in the past because it's very easy to get alternative employment.

    B1

    It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +

    07:10It doesn’t matter if you fail. It matters *how* you fail. | Amy Edmondson for Big Think +
    • The only way to succeed in any endeavor worth trying is to be willing to experiment, to try new things, knowing full well that many of them will yield failures.

      The only way to succeed in any endeavor worth trying is to be willing to experiment, to try new things, knowing full well that many of them will yield failures.

    • in any endeavor worth trying is to be willing to experiment,

      in any endeavor worth trying is to be willing to experiment,

    B1