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involuntary

[in-vol-uhn-ter-ee] / ɪnˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i /


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Positive contributions to the ETI included the share of involuntary part-time workers, which fell in May from April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

John, whose condition involves involuntary tics, was made an MBE in 2019 in recognition of almost 40 years campaigning and providing support to other sufferers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. was sentenced to a year in county jail and two years of probation and community service after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the firefighter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

While Tourette syndrome has many complex symptoms, “I Swear” focuses largely on coprolalia, a symptom affecting approximately 10% of individuals with Tourette’s and manifests in the involuntary use of obscene language.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

We can use our voluntary muscular system to try to suppress those involuntary responses.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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