own accord
Example Sentences
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The driver stopped of his own accord, they added.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
As for Saxon’s claims about being told to sleep in the bare concrete dwelling, Cherkasky insisted that the worker had done so of his own accord.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
To get to this point, Congress had to act of its own accord, essentially, and force the release.
From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026
Nanos has said that they do not believe Nancy Guthrie left on her own accord, explaining that because of physical limitations she cannot walk on her own very far.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
As he stared out into the gloom, a black shadow moved under the trees; the gate seemed to open of its own accord and close again without a sound.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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