willful
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But this is not, I believe, simply willful naivete, Erwin.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
It also has threatened to suspend State Farm’s license over the alleged violations, which each carry a penalty of up to $5,000 — or twice that figure if found to be willful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The narrative possibilities of willful forgetting allow Balda’s wool-clad characters to extend themselves far past the boundaries of George’s field and into the hearts of younger and older viewers alike.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
How to explain such a willful disregard for the way that people experience space?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
It didn't seem willful at first—it was just a series of odd coincidences.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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