voluntary

Example Sentences

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It causes the loss of cells which control voluntary muscle movements and, eventually, patients lose their ability to speak, eat, walk and breathe independently.

From BBC

Even in plans that use automatic enrollment with automatic escalation, managed accounts added incremental value — though less than in voluntary plans.

From MarketWatch

ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive disease that damages nerve cells controlling voluntary muscles, typically causing death two to five years after diagnosis.

From Los Angeles Times

Regions involved in basic functions, such as voluntary movement, develop earlier.

From Science Daily

International gatherings such as this week's AI summit provide an opportunity for regulation, although its three previous editions have only resulted in voluntary agreements from tech companies.

From Barron's