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[wil-fuhl] / ˈwɪl fəl /




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Jurors convicted Goldstein on 12 of the 16 counts against him, including tax evasion, willful failure to timely pay taxes and lying to mortgage lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

According to the suit, the disclosure of tax-return forms “was either willful or a result of gross negligence.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Video footage of his killing taken from multiple angles shows this to be a willful lie.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

“There’s been no evidence presented that Mr. Price acted with any wrongful intent. No testimony from any witness … who said Mr. Price acted with willful intent,” Schafler said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“What have I done to deserve so disobedient and willful a daughter-in-law?”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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