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voluntarily

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


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Gates is appearing voluntarily in Washington, saying he welcomes the opportunity to answer questions about his relationship with the disgraced financier before the House Oversight Committee.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are currently no federal laws regulating autonomous vehicles, though operators are asked to voluntarily submit safety evaluations to the regulators, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and some state transportation departments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Rising quits — workers voluntarily leaving jobs to pursue better opportunities — are a vote of confidence in the economy’s vibrancy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The Kebab Shop is fully cooperating with public health officials and voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations on May 18, according to a statement from the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

He wrote that the conversation was friendly and that Reggie had gone voluntarily into Rindlisbacher’s car.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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