Example Sentences

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We have some of the younger guys that want to prove their strength and will volunteer to tackle some of the mountains of ice built up on the corners.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

That means UniQure might have to run another trial with a placebo group, which could take several years, if it can even find patients who will volunteer to receive a placebo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

In each of those places, mobile teams of around a dozen officers, all of whom will volunteer for the job, will target specific crimes, criminals or problem areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Doctors and nurses will volunteer for weekend work to bring down waiting lists if they are paid more overtime, Sir Keir Starmer has told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023

I look down and hope someone will volunteer to talk about how wonderful their journal is.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée