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voluntarily

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


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Last time viewers saw Holland's character, he voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of his loved ones.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When individuals voluntarily dull their reasoning, they become more susceptible to poor decisions that hurt not only themselves but their families and communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Many left the company, either voluntarily for rivals or via layoffs that came in October as part of the restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

We know the industry will not do this voluntarily.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Something big that will be certain to get one or more of you guys to voluntarily leave school,” he said.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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