willful

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It also has threatened to suspend State Farm’s license over the alleged violations, which each carry a penalty of up to $5,000 — or twice that figure if found to be willful.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The narrative possibilities of willful forgetting allow Balda’s wool-clad characters to extend themselves far past the boundaries of George’s field and into the hearts of younger and older viewers alike.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“I don’t think it’s a willful conspiracy, but we lean toward wanting to help.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It reasoned that the willful withholding of the mail goes far beyond “loss” and “miscarriage” and may therefore serve as grounds for a lawsuit.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

All three of them call their mother Mummie, and speak of her with affection and indulgence, as if she’s a bright but willful child who has to be humored.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood