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willful

[wil-fuhl] / ˈwɪl fəl /




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“Any use of Mr. Daniels’ NIL occurring after LSU’s receipt of this notice will be deemed knowing and willful and will be pursued vigorously through all available legal and equitable remedies.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 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

The willful failure to file a tax return is a misdemeanor.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

“Enough. You mustn’t tease me into flattery. Don’t forget that you are still a girl, and often willful, and just this morning, Kira, you forgot to tidy the cott even though you had promised.”

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry




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