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involuntary

[in-vol-uhn-ter-ee] / ɪnˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i /


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Trump said in a post on Truth Social that he had heard artists were getting "the yips" - a term used in golf for involuntary spasms or freezes that impact a swing.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The only negative contribution came from the share of involuntary part-time workers, which rose slightly above its 2025 average.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He had just been sent away on an involuntary midseason vacation, and he wanted Chaney to come to the lobby and help him hail a taxi.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, faces felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of Paul Kessler, Ventura County D.A. announces.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

I supposed this was James, and despite my scorn for Ma’s little ploy, an involuntary tic of curiosity ran through me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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