willful
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However, the review concluded that no university employee or representative had acted in bad faith or shown "willful and wanton disregard" for anyone's safety.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
She was found guilty on six counts of committing willful or corrupt misconduct in office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
But this is not, I believe, simply willful naivete, Erwin.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Any use of Mr. Daniels’ NIL occurring after LSU’s receipt of this notice will be deemed knowing and willful and will be pursued vigorously through all available legal and equitable remedies.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But she went on talking, in an open, careless, willful way that little by little set him at ease.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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