1
: having inclination, disposition, or tendency
2
a
: having a leaning or slope
b
: making an angle with a line or plane
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Examples of inclined in a Sentence
people who are inclined toward volunteering
a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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In California, the country’s largest market for EVs, buyers who dislike Musk’s politics are sourcing on the brand and may be more inclined to choose a competitor.
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The film should come with a warning for those less inclined to the sight of rats.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court seemed inclined Wednesday to uphold laws that ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The film should come with a warning for those less inclined to the sight of rats.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Still, other Gen Alpha members whose parents openly discuss money stress are increasingly focused on creating their own emergency funds at a young age: About 27% of Gen Alpha survey respondents who associate stress with money are more inclined to create an emergency fund.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 12 Dec. 2024
The Supreme Court seemed inclined Wednesday to uphold laws that ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
—Sam Baker, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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