willingly

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We become, willingly or not, collaborators in its reconstruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

This case presented a strikingly simple question: Does it violate a journalist’s First Amendment rights if they are arrested for requesting and publishing information that a government employee willingly hands over?

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

“I have been tested my entire career, including eight times last season alone, and have never tested positive. I would never willingly take a banned substance, but I take full responsibility and accept MLB’s decision.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

‘But only evil wights dwell there now, and I will not willingly tell more of them.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien