have a tendency to vs are inclined to

Both "have a tendency to" and "are inclined to" are correct phrases that can be used interchangeably to express a propensity or inclination towards a certain behavior or action. They are both commonly used in English and convey a similar meaning.

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have a tendency to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a habitual or likely behavior.

This phrase is used to describe a repeated pattern of behavior or a likelihood of doing something. It is often followed by a verb.

Examples:

Children have a tendency to ask a lot of questions.
He has a tendency to arrive late to meetings.
She has a tendency to overthink things.
People have a tendency to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks.
The car has a tendency to overheat in hot weather.

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The fruits have a tendency to develop russeting.
People have a tendency to do that.
You have a tendency to ruin nice moments.
You have a tendency to talk too fast.
Sometimes new car owners have a tendency to exaggerate their problems.
Men have a tendency to believe whatever supports their existing prejudice.
You have a tendency to get too close to our Jee Hyang.
You have a tendency to disappear.
They have a tendency to go missing if we start proceedings.
You have a tendency to fly off the handle with too little information.
It may delay my plans, but babies have a tendency to grow up.
Once they pump 200 million volts of electricity through your body, you have a tendency to spend the rest of your days in an ashtray.
They have a tendency to do that When you're driving up on the sidewalk.
There is no shortage of control mechanisms in the EU; they have a tendency to develop into self-sustaining bureaucratic instruments.
But you have a tendency to forget that I am the commander of this regiment, not you.
Human beings have a tendency to bury their heads in the sand.
When you stray from the subject, or play with words as you like to say I have a tendency to become a little sentimental.
Companies have a tendency to compromise, even when they are not accountable, so as to avoid a long judicial procedure.
As numerous studies have shown, governments have a tendency to excessive deficits, and only implement reforms when there is a crisis.
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, fortunate and independent countries have a tendency to forget the fate of those not equally blessed.

Alternatives:

are prone to
tend to
have a habit of
have a proclivity for
have a predisposition to

are inclined to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a tendency or preference towards a particular action or behavior.

This phrase is used to suggest a natural tendency or preference towards a certain behavior. It is often followed by a verb.

Examples:

She is inclined to believe the best in people.
They are inclined to take risks in their business ventures.
He is inclined to help others in need.
The cat is inclined to sleep in the sun.
Students are inclined to perform better when they are well-rested.

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I would like to stress that the document also offers the possibility of using financial resources for those countries that are inclined to freeze cooperation with the EU.
The countries that are reluctant to liberalise are the same ones that are inclined to resort to bilateral energy contracts with Russia and to cooperate with Russian State-owned companies regarding capital.
We are inclined to think that good results are expected to appear on the horizon.
We are inclined to believe that a solid basis exists for this economic growth in the Union, now and in the coming years.
We are inclined to grant the Commission discharge for the 1999 budget.
And men deprived of their diversions are inclined to get restless.
So you are inclined to agree with the swami about them.
The price levels obtained in the Community determine whether companies are inclined to build additional capacity.
Historically, the post-crisis consolidation phase has been one in which banks are inclined to be cautious and hesitant.
Old people are inclined to look back on the past.
In this country we are inclined to take a rather more serious view of marriage.
People are inclined to buy groceries in their own neighbourhoods.
You know, you are inclined to lose things.
Many of us are inclined to say
We are inclined to go with Artie's gut on this, as requested.
We are inclined to take certain protective measures even though they have no real significance for consumers and bring no real benefit, simply because this is a very significant ethical matter.
Some of my fellow Members are inclined to want to extend the activities of the agency still further than was the case hitherto.
Experience shows that, in order to get round this rule, national authorities are inclined to make hasty decisions on projects of dubious value, sometimes with the tacit cooperation of the European Commission.
We in the 20th century are inclined to see the glory in ourselves and the shame in others.
I would suggest to you, Mr President, if you are inclined to rule that this amendment is inadmissible, that the whole report be referred back to committee.

Alternatives:

have a tendency to
are prone to
tend to
have a habit of
have a proclivity for

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have a tendency to vs are inclined to