involuntarily
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American Airlines, which was responsible for 60% of passengers who were involuntarily bumped from their flights last year, says it will stop the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
It’s that my body sometimes performs similar, involuntarily reactions in both cases.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
The memories may be stored in a way that makes them return involuntarily and without conscious control.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
This is called a return and can happen voluntarily or involuntarily.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Lord Asriel was so surprised he stood up involuntarily, sending billows of smoke swirling around the angel.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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