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voluntarily

[vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter-] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɛər ə li, ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr- /


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The law that came into force in January brings back conscription in principle, though it will be implemented only if not enough people sign up for the army voluntarily.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

We know the industry will not do this voluntarily.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Other names are probably duplicates, the government says, while some people may have gone off the grid voluntarily for personal reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Reid voluntarily suspended herself from the Labour Party while an internal investigation was carried out, and is now sitting as an independent in the House of Commons.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She suggested we leave voluntarily so we wouldn’t have a deportation on our records.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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