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voluntary

[vol-uhn-ter-ee] / ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i /


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Aslef has agreed to the voluntary compressed four-day week, saying it gives participating drivers an extra 35 days off a year "in return for some fairly minor changes to working conditions".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But the guidelines published Friday fell short of activists' demands, making the request not to show fur voluntary.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Justice Department said it expects to enter into a voluntary resolution agreement with both schools to “ensure that admissions practices are brought into legal compliance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The voluntary recall filed April 30 affects Waymo vehicles operating on the company’s fifth and sixth generation Automated Driving System.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

In my particular case, I could not hide behind the curtain of voluntary goodness.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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