1
as in rather
by choice or preference
I would not willingly eat liver, but sometimes I have no choice
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2
as in voluntarily
of one's own free will
I willingly made the campaign contribution; no one pressured me into doing so
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The freeze on these cases isn't to scrap student debt forgiveness altogether, but rather to take a 'wait-and-see' approach to how the new administration wants to reshape the programs put in place from the one that preceded them.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025 -
President Donald Trump‘s eye-catching foreign policy at the start of his second term is more than just a series of fanciful, off-the-cuff suggestions and is rather an attempt to strong-arm unwilling leaders to the negotiating table, insiders say.—
Christian Datoc,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Jan. 2025
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This formula comes in a 2-ounce bottle and requires regular use of a few drops on the scalp once a day, preferably at night.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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For looking at the night sky, choose at least 10x42, preferably 10x50, which keeps the magnification low enough to easily navigate the night sky while allowing enough light in at night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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People may speak less freely, share less information and keep their guard up, remaining hesitant to express themselves.—
Jason Foodman,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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With data flowing freely across platforms, companies can identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and make proactive decisions.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Bonus tip: Invest in personal data removal services Data breaches often start with personal information that’s readily available online.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Measles cases and deaths before and after vaccines Despite being easily preventable with a readily available vaccine, measles cases have been on the rise in recent years, due largely to an uptick in people skipping vaccination.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Willingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingly. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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