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voluntary

[vol-uhn-ter-ee] / ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i /


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The signed order directs federal agencies to strengthen defenses against advanced AI systems and creates a voluntary framework for labs to share frontier models with the government before public release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The goal will not require formal agreement by the nearly 200 nations taking part in the annual talks because it is part of the voluntary program that runs alongside the binding negotiations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

OPEC+ could begin unwinding the 2 million barrels per day of official cuts agreed to in October 2022 once voluntary reductions are fully reversed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

We have committed - a number of times and in a number of ways, including in writing before this most recent industrial action - to these proposals being voluntary.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

‘Mr. Hadden and Mr. Barton, you are witnesses of his repentance and voluntary return of my stolen property.’

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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