willful

Example Sentences

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“Choosing not to file or pay as a form of protest can result in penalties, interest, and potentially criminal liability for willful noncompliance,” she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Jurors convicted Goldstein on 12 of the 16 counts against him, including tax evasion, willful failure to timely pay taxes and lying to mortgage lenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Video footage of his killing taken from multiple angles shows this to be a willful lie.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2026

Since when did that stop a willful kid?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

To him, Izzy seemed a trifle willful, but he was glad to see her undaunted after such a terrifying start.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng