own accord
Example Sentences
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Regulators at the OCC hadn’t sent referrals to the Justice Department and Pirro’s office opened its investigations on its own accord, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
As for Saxon’s claims about being told to sleep in the bare concrete dwelling, Cherkasky insisted that the worker had done so of his own accord.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 3, 2026
Emilie Pradichit, executive director of rights group Manushya Foundation, said it was unlikely Valy "stepped down of her own accord".
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
But police insisted she left for Mexico of her own accord and was not kidnapped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
He went on quickly and so loudly that Annad stirred and began waking of her own accord.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
