volition

Example Sentences

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Her volition and intention don’t matter because an artist who is in on the joke makes hating less fun for the thoughtless critic.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

"They have had 15, 20 years in this space to do that of their own volition now, and… it's not enough."

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Gazans reached by the Journal said they signed up with Al-Majd of their own volition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

He went back to pick them up, sliding them onto her feet so it looked as though she had been fully dressed when she got into the car, of her own volition.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

Seabiscuit turned and walked back to the barn of his own volition.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand