Phan says when shoppers see empty storefronts, it reminds them how tough the economic environment is and they feel less inclined to buy.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

"Land is a major social and political issue,very explosive and very much inclined to provoke a lot of conflict in different parts of the country.

VOA: standard.2009.08.23

But he said the shootings might make the pirates less inclined to attack ships.

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

"If they do not feel as if their efforts and sacrifices in NATO are recognized and valued, they will be less inclined to make those efforts and those sacrifices.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"I think the actions the United States military took the other night, the other day,yesterday could certainly have that affect where people are less inclined to engage in that type of activity,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

Many Senate Republicans say they are troubled by the remark, as it suggests the federal appeals court judge is inclined to consider race and gender in judicial decisions rather than adhering to an impartial application of the law.

VOA: standard.2009.05.31

Bio-trade analyst at the U.N.Conference on Trade and Development Lucas Assuncao says local communities will be more inclined to preserve their flora and fauna, if they can see economic benefits from using their natural resources in a sustainable manner.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31