And one business conspicuous by its willingness to respond was major league baseball.

So by their willingness to do that I think they're also saying we're willing to take the hit and be more secure.

But the general was much more impressed by the man's instant willingness to identify himself.

"He has impressed me by his willingness to jump right in."

They are, of course, not a typical group, as evidenced by their willingness to be interviewed over many months.

Abraham had passed the test by his willingness to carry out God's command.

The basic problem is to identify customers by their willingness to pay.

He was proving himself by his willingness to do the dirty work.

Cultural figures still measure themselves today by their willingness - or failure - to speak up.

And, the executives hope, by their willingness to pay.