involuntary
Example Sentences
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“There is an involuntary review,” he says, “in between the multiple times per day I nap. But it’s not a grieving lament.”
Davidson, an executive producer of the film, left midway through the ceremony and said in a statement he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning.”
From Los Angeles Times
Critics of involuntary civil-commitment programs argue they violate civil liberties and stigmatize mental illness.
“California has both the right and the responsibility to ensure that every involuntary residential facility meets fundamental standards of safety, sanitation, and humane treatment.”
From Los Angeles Times
“The panel noted that the laws regarding a seaman’s manslaughter differ from those of involuntary manslaughter.”
From Los Angeles Times
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