volunteered

past tense of volunteer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of volunteered She’s also worked as a teacher’s aide and substitute in Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Schools and volunteered teaching Junior Achievement at Junction Primary School. Zuri Primos july 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026 Ugboaja is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and volunteered as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Brownsville has said. ABC News, 23 July 2026 Their first stop was the office of the newspaper with which Scott had volunteered – and where the editor was now eager to help Scott and Harry with their work. Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 There were 15 officers who volunteered for the job — some of them being children of immigrants themselves who speak English as a second language, the department said. Alexandra Duggan, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026 But for many Georgians who volunteered, worked, performed or attended the Games, the memories that have endured are far more personal. Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026 According to Gatorade, Emerson volunteered at The North Texas Food Bank and Mission Arlington, led youth baseball training sessions and delivered home care services during the holiday season while maintaining an A average in the classroom. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 While giving a Spanish-language presentation of an award, Hernández was unexpectedly joined by Ferrell, who volunteered to serve as his decidedly unqualified translator. Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 With assistance from aquatic animal specialists, Fede and Magui were removed from the restaurant and relocated to a 2,500-liter (about 660-gallon) aquarium at the home of Carlos José Aga, an expert who volunteered to care for them. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volunteered
Verb
  • The land originally set aside for the capital was donated by the Van Riper family, according to the Missouri State Fair website.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Larson’s team points to corporate PACs that have donated money to an outside group affiliated with Crosspartisan PAC.
    Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Friday, even smaller moments contributed to the one-run victory.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Gilchrest’s beef – dressed up as a virtue – is that so few people have contributed anything to her.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Marilyn Monroe estate holders gave their blessing to the project, which is presented by auto brand Genesis.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
  • Advertisement At a White House meeting last August, according to Axios, Zelensky presented a plan to exchange Ukrainian counter-drone technology for American aid.
    Thomas Nagorski, Time, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • The new buildings also provided cheaper housing options for Caracas workers who couldn’t afford to live in the city.
    Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Tehran has provided the group with sea mines, ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones), according to a 2021 report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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