voluntary
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QVC Group commenced a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of a restructuring support agreement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The university reopened a voluntary severance and early retirement scheme last year in a bid to find £5.5m in savings.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
One minor, identified as D.A.T.M., said the threats to prosecute their parents and of long-term detention caused them to sign voluntary departure papers.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
In early March, seven major AI sector players pledged to offset their electricity consumption by investing in new power generation -- though critics say voluntary commitments fall short of what is needed.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
This work was strictly voluntary, but any animal who absented himself from it would have his rations reduced by half.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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