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[wil-fuhl] / ˈwɪl fəl /




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That's because the legal system can deprive a conspiracy theory of the oxygen it needs to thrive: Willful ignorance.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2023

Also joining me was Osita Nwanevu, who’s a staff writer at the New Republic, and whose recent article, “The Willful Blindness of Reactionary Liberalism,” is the most frequently cited critique of the Harper’s letter.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2020

Willful wrongdoing is rare — but suspected cases are seized upon.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 4, 2016

Willful ignorance, especially when it comes to firearms danger, is a far greater threat.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2016

“You’re guilty of Willful Collusion at the very most. They can’t expel you for that. You’d probably get off with a fine, since they don’t whip women.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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