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willful

[wil-fuhl] / ˈwɪl fəl /




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The institutions of the founding era were created to survive weak or willful political leaders, and so they remarkably have.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 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

“Choosing not to file or pay as a form of protest can result in penalties, interest, and potentially criminal liability for willful noncompliance,” she added.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

It reasoned that the willful withholding of the mail goes far beyond “loss” and “miscarriage” and may therefore serve as grounds for a lawsuit.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2026

As a piece of design, the Guggenheim Museum is remarkably willful.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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