How to Use inclined in a Sentence

inclined

adjective
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  • Chang remains much more inclined to put the ball in the air than keep it on the ground.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2023
  • There was a time, of course, in the not-too-distant past, when brands were less inclined to put in the work.
    — Alyssa Yáx Ádi Yádi London, Allure, 8 Sep. 2022
  • For now, none of those parties seems inclined to pitch in.
    — Fortune, 22 Apr. 2022
  • James could have had the scoring record long ago, if so inclined.
    — Tim Reynolds, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Thankfully, the people you're meant to be with are inclined to hear you and join you.
    — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
  • And the track itself is surprising in a way Karol G is more and more inclined to be.
    — Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2022
  • And for anyone still not inclined to bring Ray and Saliers their flowers, as Carlile might sing: the joke’s on them.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023
  • And strangers, in his view, were more inclined to fight than compromise.
    — Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
  • Timing works out well for Zac Gallen All-Star start, if so inclined.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 3 July 2023
  • That group doesn’t seem overly inclined to punish one of its own.
    — Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 29 July 2022
  • People who missed it are more inclined to catch it on streaming.
    — Chris Morris, Variety, 26 July 2022
  • Finch doesn’t sound inclined to change the current approach.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2024
  • What better god to pay tribute to on the day when the tilt of the Earth's semi-axis is most inclined toward the sun?
    — Amy Bizzarri, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Long was inclined to accept, but Mr. Foster was not yet ready to sell.
    — Emily Langer, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2023
  • While there are bettors who might feel inclined to back their favorite team, the smartest play is to bet on a favorite.
    — Xl Media, cleveland, 9 Apr. 2022
  • Joe Biden, then the Vice-President, was more inclined to provide arms.
    — Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2022
  • And for the more visually inclined, a movie adaptation is on its way.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Come up with the title of a song that would suit the talents of these musically inclined apes.
    — The Week Staff, The Week, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Instead, Cruise seems inclined to just keep on tap dancing.
    — Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2022
  • Do this on an inclined surface, such as the driveway or yard, so the water can drain quickly.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2022
  • Your note is sweet, if a bit effusive, but Miss Manners is inclined to let that pass.
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
  • And not just assuming the play is inclined to head in one direction.
    — Christopher Price, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
  • This time, McConnell might be less inclined to bargain.
    — Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The proportion of homes owned by people over 65 is now at a record high - and those people are now less inclined to sell.
    — E. J. Antoni, National Review, 21 Oct. 2023
  • There are, of course, many more options for buyers who aren't inclined to stick to the bare-bones off-roader setup.
    — Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 18 May 2023
  • Surely, though, there’s overlap in the Venn diagram of film lovers who are inclined to see both.
    — Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2023
  • So if Morse’s sequel is sometimes a little on the nose, one is inclined to forgive its faults.
    — Jack Butler, National Review, 25 Dec. 2023
  • When the couple is out on the dance floor living it up, their friends and family feel inclined to join and will end up having the time of their lives.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 17 May 2022
  • Governor DeWine, surely cognizant of the sentiments behind this vote, is reportedly inclined to sign the bill.
    — The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
  • But polls have suggested that Generation Z and Millennial voters may be less inclined to back Democrats in the presidential race.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

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