voluntary

Example Sentences

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He entered a rehabilitation program in March but is participating in voluntary offseason workouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The State Department declined to confirm that DR Congo was being eyed as a destination but said the United States was looking at "voluntary resettlement" from the as-Sayliyah camp in Qatar.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

She added: "The changes would be voluntary, there would be no reduction in contractual hours and those who wish to continue a five-day working week pattern would be able to do so."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Rams All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua was present on Monday when the Rams began voluntary offseason workouts at their Woodland Hills training facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

So Gloria sends me to Karen at another number, another voluntary agency, where I am told I am in the wrong county.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich