willfully
Example Sentences
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They often must provide evidence that the government willfully violated a policy or otherwise deviated from its charge — that is, did something irregular — to overcome the standard.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
This is a willfully ignorant reading of the current reality of the country’s electoral politics, but Anthony Liuzzo was unsurprised by it.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The reason: “You have willfully and deliberately failed to report to ‘in-person’ work,” the other co-owners wrote in a termination letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
“They willfully participated in his scams. They deserved to lose every penny,” another user wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
“Yes,” I say slowly, remembering the squeezing of my heart that I’d willfully ignored.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
