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as in choices
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
oftentimes the dialect we speak is completely beyond our volition
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as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
left the church of her own volition, not because she was excommunicated
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More intricate and intentional with his choices, Adebayo color-matches to the occasion, stepping out in a monochrome look wearing Japanese label Seveskig in a distressed, striped long-sleeve polo, B1 Archival khakis, and Air Jordan SEs.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Decades of policy choices, rising costs and stagnant wages have eroded the path that once led from work to security.—
Fred P. Hochberg,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Build redundancy with multiple circuits and consider newer connectivity options such as Starlink and 5G where appropriate.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh Regional Transit is in the process of implementing new seating options at some of its smaller bus stops throughout the region.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Billionaires have started their own initiatives like Warren Buffett, Melinda French Gates, and Bill Gates’ The Giving Pledge, which attracted more than 250 billionaires who pledged to donate at least half of their wealth during their lifetimes, or in their wills.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Again, Stroheim presented a very long cut—in the nine-hour range—and found himself in a battle of wills with Thalberg.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2026
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Families or groups of people with different interests can visit and pursue activities that match their preferences and comfort levels.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Neither drink is proven better for gut health, so the best choice depends on your taste preferences and dietary needs.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Volitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volitions. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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