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willingly

[wil-ing-lee] / ˈwɪl ɪŋ li /


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But if past is prologue, the courts won’t willingly implement reform.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Although people sign up willingly to appear on reality shows like MAFS, they can't fully know what they're getting themselves into, Lord Grade told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“He knows how to make a decision, he’s a very good listener, he willingly accepts different points of view,” diGenova added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"Craig was my mentor, wise counsel, passionate advisor, and great friend. He was the distinguished elder statesman with a reservoir of Olympic knowledge and experience which he shared willingly and to great effect," Coe added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

So whenever anyone appeared at the gate, Marlene would always wander over with Karli and accept their offerings only too willingly.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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