as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
she's not exactly known for her obligingness when it comes time to help clean up
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willingness
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This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026 -
His willingness to indulge in their presence gives them an inch of freedom that is easily turned into a mile of familiarity.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Obligingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obligingness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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