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volunteer

[vol-uhn-teer] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɪər /


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As a result, while volunteering and civic engagement remain prevalent, students’ interest seems concentrated on a smaller number of ever more competitive student organizations, such as consulting or banking clubs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Valeriy survived his latest deployment to the front because he volunteered to evacuate two wounded comrades.

From BBC

While Russia has long been able to attract volunteers to the war with large payments, there are signs that recruitment is now struggling to keep pace with casualties.

From The Wall Street Journal

The final medals from Milan-Cortina 2026 were awarded in the women's and men's 50 km mass start cross-country skiing events, before a tribute to the Games volunteers.

From BBC

Don’t kill it, a local volunteer warned the players.

From Los Angeles Times