willfully
Example Sentences
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It willfully tries to make something seem lowest common denominator, so that there can be a community based around that thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
As more flights return, “the potential for airliners being targeted either willfully or by error will increase dramatically,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
In a song where vanity means being a “slave to makeup,” appearing willfully feminine might as well mean handing over your free will.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
She willfully ignores the fact that a soda can is nothing against a grizzly.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
