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How to pronounce volition in American English
“volition” pronunciation by American speakers
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“volition” in real sentences — American speakers
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This is a matter of volition.
The Obama White House
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There's the volition, which is the fire within.
NIH
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of their own volition, you cannot ask them to do so.
USDA
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