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without conscious control or will
- She shuddered involuntarily when the cold air touched her skin.
- His hand twitched involuntarily during the procedure.
- I smiled involuntarily at the memory of our childhood mischief.
- The child cried out involuntarily after the loud bang.
- He flinched involuntarily as the doctor approached with the needle.
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without personal consent or choice
- She was involuntarily committed to the facility after the incident.
- Dozens of employees were involuntarily transferred to different departments.
- He was involuntarily separated from his family due to the evacuation.
- The soldiers were involuntarily held as prisoners of war.
- They were involuntarily removed from their homes after the flood warnings.
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