A sense of entitlement that may incline some young people more toward the good life than toward the hard work that, for most of us, makes the good life possible. From LearnThat.org. [David Elkind (20th century), U.S. psychologist, child development specialist, author.]
Verb (used with object) : We incline to rest and relaxation these days. ,The flowers incline toward blue. ,a political philosophy that inclines toward the conservative. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : His attitude did not incline me to help him. ,He inclined his head in greeting. From Dictionary.com.
The adminstration says the "incline is not as steep", that's because employment and the economy are on the DECLINE. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Poll: Obama approval drops 7 points over last 100 days] Reference
The steep incline from the main part of campus toward the impressive new athletic complex and the sea reminds me of Southern California. From Wordnik.com. [Life in Beirut - Swampland - TIME.com] Reference
The incline was the same down which d'Urberville had driven her so wildly on that day in June. From Wordnik.com. [Tess of the d'Urbervilles] Reference
The incline was the same down which d'Urberville had driven with her so wildly on that day in June. From Wordnik.com. [Tess of the d'Urbervilles] Reference
The incline was a glare of ice, and Jack's first attempt sent him sliding back with considerable force to the cavern floor. From Wordnik.com. [Through the Air to the North Pole or The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch] Reference
A little farther along we came to the entrance of a mine shaft, a kind of incline running toward our lines. From Wordnik.com. [A Yankee in the Trenches] Reference
(I'm sure I would laugh at the "incline" if I could see it now.). From Wordnik.com. [She Just Walks Around With It] Reference
Page 33 our entreaties, and she soon departed to another family to "incline" more docile "twigs.". From Wordnik.com. [Recollections of a Southern matron,] Reference
It's not quite flat but the seats have a five-degree incline which is good enough to offer a spacious luggage area. From Wordnik.com. [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference
Traction was difficult on the slick incline of the road. From Wordnik.com. [Sisters] Reference
Reaching the crest of the slope, he started down the incline. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, or, Fun and Adventures on the Road] Reference
You need more than three gears when you're going down a steep incline. From Wordnik.com. [The Great San Francisco Poetry Wars, 3] Reference
While you are walking with intervals, you can add some incline changes. From Wordnik.com. [LIVESTRONG.COM: 3 Ways to Walk to Weight Loss] Reference
That thy ear may hearken to wisdom: incline thy heart to know prudence. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 22: Proverbs The Challoner Revision] Reference
The roads were in fine shape after the rain, and he speeded up the incline at. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Motor-Cycle, or, Fun and Adventures on the Road] Reference
The trees did not grow as closely together, and she was sitting on an incline. From Wordnik.com. [Begonia {part seven}] Reference
I sloshed down the trail, becoming grumpier each time I slipped on the incline. From Wordnik.com. [Domesticity Never Looked So Exciting] Reference
Their experience with the market, however, should still incline them to buy and hold. From Wordnik.com. [Time To Time The Market?] Reference
On one of them, the incline controls stopped working completely after the test began. From Wordnik.com. [9 items not worthy of your holiday cash] Reference
Tonquin had brought her one of those great joys which always incline us to be merciful. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Even I, who can not entirely share this optimism, feel that I incline to the side of hope. From Wordnik.com. [The French Immortals Series — Complete] Reference
Are there any special precautions I should take after elevating the incline on my treadmill? —. From Wordnik.com. [Q&A: Safety on the treadmill slope] Reference
Then, emerging from the woods, she breasted the steep incline that led to the brow of the cliff. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
I climb onto the treadmill and he turns up the incline, then the speed to 7, then 8, and finally 10. From Wordnik.com. [Margie Goldsmith: Fore-Max -- The Toughest Workout in the U.S.] Reference
Trying to get my bike going on a steep gravel incline is as hard as starting a motorboat without gasoline. From Wordnik.com. [Harmon Leon: Dolomite Biking: Are You Experienced?] Reference
A gradual incline in the field as Julius continued up the line forced him to catch his breath after each jump. From Wordnik.com. [The Long Grass] Reference
The paths rise to the elevated plaza level ever so gently that you are unaware that you are moving on an incline. From Wordnik.com. [Steve Poses: On the Road: Philadelphia's Neighborhood Farmers' Markets -- Rittenhouse Square] Reference
Another component is incline treadmill sprints, which is mainly why I've come: I want to run faster and injury-free. From Wordnik.com. [Margie Goldsmith: Fore-Max -- The Toughest Workout in the U.S.] Reference
The incline became steeper, and Namuo hopped off the back of the sled to lessen the weight and walked behind it, often pushing. From Wordnik.com. [Polar Bear] Reference
That means there's no engine-braking effect to slow the vehicle down, which is fine as long as you're not on a downward incline. From Wordnik.com. [Porsche Takes a Big Step Into Green] Reference
The car went down the incline and over a wall and it fell two stories below onto a street that was usually filled with children. From Wordnik.com. [Car] Reference
Surely His infinite love will incline Him, His infinite wisdom will show Him how, and His infinite power will accomplish His desire. From Wordnik.com. [Love's Final Victory] Reference
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