voluntary

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The Justice Department said it is attempting to enter into a voluntary agreement with UC Davis to bring the medical school into compliance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The goal will not require formal agreement by the nearly 200 nations taking part in the annual talks because it is part of the voluntary program that runs alongside the binding negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The bank said it expects around 6,800 voluntary employee exits, including 5,000 from its current operations, and to hire 6,800 young employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As lawmakers in the United States and Europe weigh tougher regulations on screen time, age verification and in-game spending, Pierre-Louis argued the US gaming industry's track record of voluntary self-regulation sets it apart.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

European immigrants were also deemed poor candidates for slavery, not because of their race, but rather because they were in short supply and enslavement would, quite naturally, interfere with voluntary immigration to the new colonies.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander