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voluntarily

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


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It’s similar to asking high-earning taxpayers to voluntarily pay more than they owe.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Only small groups of migrants were still walking around after most who crossed the small border barrier returned voluntarily to Morocco in 48 hours.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Spanish officials said crossings largely stopped overnight after Morocco increased enforcement and thousands of migrants voluntarily returned.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

The last time viewers saw Peter Parker, he had voluntarily erased himself from the memories of his loved ones.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

“No, no. No more than you do already as an empath. Mindspeech is communication, voluntarily sent and received.”

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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