involuntary
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It triggers involuntary muscle contractions around the neck that make the head shake.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
It’s the show’s trademark exclamation, the involuntary squawk of the lucky person who’s just gotten something for nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A last resort would be a conservatorship, which is an involuntary process and takes place when a person is unable to take care of their finances.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
“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 • Mar. 6, 2026
We can use our voluntary muscular system to try to suppress those involuntary responses.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
Vocabulary lists containing involuntary
13th Amendment (1865)
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 16–19
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"The Treasure of Lemon Brown"
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