at will
phrase
: as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself
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How willing are Mbappé, Dembélé and Olise to press from the front to prevent France being played through at will?
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Founder Jie Tang declared that advanced AI should be open to anyone, not belong to a small group, or be pulled back at will.
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Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Put simply, the theory says the president should be able to issue orders to subordinates and to fire them at will.
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Graham G. Dodds,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Founder Jie Tang declared that advanced AI should be open to anyone, not belong to a small group, or be pulled back at will.
—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Put simply, the theory says the president should be able to issue orders to subordinates and to fire them at will.
—
Graham G. Dodds,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
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“At will.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20will. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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