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voluntarily

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


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It’s similar to asking high-earning taxpayers to voluntarily pay more than they owe.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Only small groups of migrants were still walking around after most who crossed the small border barrier returned voluntarily to Morocco in 48 hours.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Spanish officials said crossings largely stopped overnight after Morocco increased enforcement and thousands of migrants voluntarily returned.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

In March, she said she had "voluntarily" suspended herself after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

“You see that there? That signature says that you have been voluntarily admitted to psychiatric care at Argenon Hospital, yes?”

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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