involuntarily
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Accompanying that rage was a fresh explosion of ignorance about Tourette syndrome, the condition that caused Davidson to tic involuntarily throughout last Sunday’s ceremony.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026
She experiences motor twitches, such as jaw jerks, vocal tics and coprolalia - involuntarily using obscene or offensive language - which she says can be "embarrassing" when she's in public.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Native Americans were forcibly removed from their lands in the development of this nation and enslaved people were brought to America involuntarily.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026
In addition to the lowest cancellation rate, Allegiant mishandled the fewest bags and involuntarily bumped the fewest passengers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
“He must be crazy,” I said automatically, and then my eyes involuntarily met Finny’s.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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