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voluntarily

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


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The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice in June 2025, after the plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew the case.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Iran hacked his AOL account in 2021, after he had left government, and Mr. Bolton voluntarily reported that to the FBI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Kebab Shop is fully cooperating with public health officials and voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations on May 18, according to a statement from the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The people who were outside voluntarily were doing it for them.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

While Rajesh wandered the city at night, Jagu confined himself voluntarily at home.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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