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voluntarily

[vol-uhn-tair-uh-lee, vol-uhn-ter-] / ˌvɒl ənˈtɛər ə li, ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr- /


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In January, the FDA asked Amgen to voluntarily pull the drug from the U.S. market, but Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen refused.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This can happen voluntarily - where people agree to leave the UK in return for financial or travel assistance - or involuntarily, when people are detained and escorted out of the country by immigration officers.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Professionals can voluntarily become certified daily money managers through the AADMM, which requires 1,500 hours of experience, passing an exam and a background check.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“It seems inconceivable to me that we would voluntarily relinquish the leadership that has propelled our country, fueled the economy, made us healthier, and made us safer,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

It was the first time he had ever heard his sister voluntarily suggest that she go to sleep.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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