How to Use inclined in a Sentence

inclined

adjective
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  • The film should come with a warning for those less inclined to the sight of rats.
    — Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • The gorilla in the room is the Fed, which seems inclined to throw poo at us (or take the punch bowl away, as the saying goes).
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • At this point, the Canucks seem more inclined to move Miller than Pettersson.
    — Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Putin is no doubt well aware of this scenario and is strongly inclined to prevent it.
    — Michael Krepon, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022
  • Many members of the court seemed inclined to support the law nonetheless.
    — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Iran may also be less inclined to help its reeling friend.
    — Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • More inclined toward a facial or massage (or ready to get one after a full day on the courts)?
    — Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2022
  • Soon, the pass came into view—a broad, inclined, rocky field stretching between two peaks.
    — Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
  • 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
  • But those same sources indicated the Padres seem inclined to keep their pitching staff intact.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Chelsea’s away support is one of the best, but everyone is together, everyone is singing and more inclined to join in.
    — Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

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