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Recent Examples of nonvoluntary
Traffic stops represent the most common nonvoluntary interaction between citizens and police officers in the U.S.
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Derek Epp, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2023
Of the 59 CEOs who departed S&P 500 firms last year, 30.5% were let go on a nonvoluntary basis, up from 22.1% in 2017, according to the Conference Board's 2019 CEO Succession Practices report.
—Fortune, 6 Nov. 2019
Derek Epp, The Conversation, 3 Feb. 2023
Of the 59 CEOs who departed S&P 500 firms last year, 30.5% were let go on a nonvoluntary basis, up from 22.1% in 2017, according to the Conference Board's 2019 CEO Succession Practices report.
—Fortune, 6 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonvoluntary
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In Shrinking’s sophomore season, however, that sense of uneasy interrogation is gone, and in its place is a puddle of narrative goo, an after-school special masquerading as a sitcom, an act of aggression toward anyone who blanches at the compulsory nature of forgiveness.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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One thing to bear in mind: Military service is compulsory for non-Arab Israeli citizens 18 and up, including oleh, or Jewish immigrants to Israel (with a few exceptions).Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2024
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The law was vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who noted the potential costs to the state of making such training mandatory.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Wonho After being released from his mandatory military enlistment in September, Wonho is back on stages.Mikelle Street, WWD, 22 Dec. 2024
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From the East Cape, continue south to Los Cabos, making obligatory culinary stops at picturesque Flora Farms and the sleek Manta by Enrique Olvera at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel.Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sweeney accessorized with white boots and an obligatory pair of black sunglasses, though her pièce de résistance came in the form of Celine’s $940 Triomphe cashmere and sherpa bucket hat.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sought after for elective and nonelective post-surgical recovery, Immortelle prides itself on a holistic approach to aftercare.Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 June 2023
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The owner can make both elective-deferral contributions from compensation of up to $19,500 in 2020 ($26,000 for those ages 50 and up) and employer nonelective contributions, with all contributions (except catch-up contributions of those 50 or older) totaling no more than $57,000.Dallas News, Dallas News, 31 May 2020
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“Nonvoluntary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonvoluntary. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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