volunteered

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Emily was not prepared to give up, and she volunteered to do six more hair tests as she fought for her daughter.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The researchers also thanked the mothers who volunteered to donate the cord blood used in the study.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

His delegation included his wife, dressed in hunter’s camo; her twin sister; an ex-Green Beret who helped with logistics; and a doctor who volunteered to assess medical needs on the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Even in the 2014-16 outbreak, there were only three cases in the UK and all were healthcare workers who had volunteered to help.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

When the United States entered World War I, some 2.7 million men were drafted into the army, and more than 300,000 volunteered for duty.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler