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involuntary

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


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Before being arrested, Greensmith had made online searches for a lawyer and looked at a page with information on "involuntary manslaughter", the court heard.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Operating expenses rose sharply in the quarter to $329.1 million from $164.1 million in the first quarter, including a $125.9 million loss on involuntary conversion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

She cited the provision banning slavery and involuntary servitude.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

When it was adopted, California’s Article I, Section 18 decreed: “Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crimes, shall ever be tolerated in this State.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

He chuckled at Yossarian’s involuntary exclamation of tricked annoyance.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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