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voluntarily

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


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Meanwhile two Britons are voluntarily self-isolating at home in the UK, having disembarked the vessel at St Helena on 24 April alongside dozens of other passengers before the first case of hantavirus was confirmed.

From BBC • May 10, 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

A slightly greater share of workers also voluntarily quit their jobs in March – a sign that more people were finding opportunities to switch to a new role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

By resigning voluntarily, he was declaring that his deepest allegiances, like those of his critics, were thoroughly republican.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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