willful

Example Sentences

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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

Meanwhile, noncitizens suspected of being in the country illegally could face other criminal charges such as unauthorized entry into a military property and willful violation of a security regulation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

An appellate court upheld the finding of willful contributory liability, which requires knowledge and a “material contribution” to the infringement.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2025

Her long horsey face got the stubborn look that meant she was going to do something willful.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin