willingly

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Two hypothetical examples might be if Taylor Swift placed a bet on when she might get married or if Trump's administration gave information away willingly to colleagues or friends about future policy.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Some device owners willingly sign up to be on these networks so they can make a few dollars a month, but most have no idea they’re connected to one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But after all the games missed and all the opportunities lost during the past 10 months, Arenas would never willingly give up another.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The kinship of dragons is with wind and fire, and they do not fight willingly over the sea.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin