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voluntarily

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


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"We more or less went voluntarily," the former careworker, 63, told AFP at a community centre kitted out with stretcher beds for a handful of evacuees, including herself and husband Ulrich.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

After commanding the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, Washington voluntarily surrendered his military commission to Congress rather than retaining control of the army.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Some retailers have already decided to voluntarily stop selling the devices, which have previously attracted warnings from fire chiefs.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation said this week all manufacturers of pesticide products containing the active ingredient have voluntarily agreed to withdraw the product from the market.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

He suggested we voluntarily suspend the armed struggle in order to create the right climate to move the negotiation process forward.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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