A voice with a pleasingly unforced quality. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
In tennis, such decisions are called unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [race42008.com] Reference
"If this was tennis, those would be called unforced errors.". From Wordnik.com. [The Observer-Dispatch Home RSS] Reference
That kind of unforced mockery, even levity, tends to be a good indicator of genuine confidence in the outcome. From Wordnik.com. [Obama: "I'm Sorry To See My Opponent Sink So Low"] Reference
I'm hoping if more time is spent getting a good script and story in place, a more coherent and "unforced" story will result. From Wordnik.com. [Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire to Write Spider-Man 4 | /Film] Reference
Those are the kind of unforced errors that happen when everyone knows it's over. From Wordnik.com. [SI.com] Reference
This is called unforced variation. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Inhofe Distorts New UN Report On Climate Change: ‘We Are All Skeptics Now’] Reference
He finished with 71 unforced errors to Youzhny's 57. From Wordnik.com. [Rafael Nadal tops Fernando Verdasco in straight sets, Mikhail Youzhny outlasts Stanislas Wawrinka to set up U.S. Open semifinal matchup] Reference
Effortless being means to be natural, adaptive and unforced. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Maoshing Ni: How to Achieve Longevity in Your Busy Life Right Now] Reference
Mr. Nadal committed 11 unforced errors in the last two sets. From Wordnik.com. [Reign Delay: Rafa, Finally, Wins U.S. Open] Reference
It's the biggest political development, and no unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Apr 29, 2009] Reference
It has this very cool, laid back, late night, unforced kind of feel. From Wordnik.com. [Mike Ragogna: Listening Booth 1970: A Conversation With Marc Cohn] Reference
Yesterday she sent down nine double faults and hit 36 unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [Caroline Wozniacki beats Maria Sharapova in US Open fourth round] Reference
Officers 'Club for breakfast, she turned to Odeon with an unforced smile. From Wordnik.com. [The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel] Reference
I think the position she's really in is that she needs an unforced error. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 21, 2008] Reference
Fusion entails an unforced, natural blending of ingredients and techniques. From Wordnik.com. [Bok Choy To The World] Reference
Let them get acquainted gradually, let mutuality develop in an unforced way. From Wordnik.com. [The Earth Book of Stormgate]
They both are power players, which usually leads to a lot of unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 28, 2005] Reference
Travolta plays it with such unforced, childlike enthusiasm you want to cheer. From Wordnik.com. [When A Regular Joe Turns Into A Genius] Reference
At the same time, I think this is what we call in baseball an unforced error. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript May 19, 2002] Reference
Since retiring from the pro tour in '92, McEnroe has made a couple of unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 7, 2005] Reference
But Hayworth has made unforced errors of his own, like getting into bed with the birthers. From Wordnik.com. [The McCain Mutiny] Reference
That was interesting, though the unforced evidence of slaves would not count in a law court. From Wordnik.com. [See Delphi and Die]
These sounds are your sounds, and it is essential that they are small and natural, unforced. From Wordnik.com. [Library] Reference
Still, they looked as if they had been chatting for some time; it was unforced and agreeable. From Wordnik.com. [See Delphi and Die]
Remembering Cleonymus 'unforced generosity, we honoured him and raised our cups to his memory. From Wordnik.com. [See Delphi and Die]
He is totally in control but will not be happy with the 18 unforced errors he has made so far. From Wordnik.com. [Andy Murray v Lukas Lacko - as it happened] Reference
There was an abrupt onset of male voices — blurred and leisurely — unforced country voices. From Wordnik.com. [Death of a Fool]
Kanepi committed a staggering 60 unforced errors (to 18 winners) in the 1 hour 53-minute match. From Wordnik.com. [At 2010 U.S. Open, Indo-Pak Express gives India, Pakistan cause to cheer together] Reference
His walk down the gangplank follows the unforced departure of longtime Music Director David Zinman. From Wordnik.com. [Michael Conniff: Con Games: The Good Guy Finally Wins At Aspen Music Fest] Reference
So when you see her make an unforced error, and I think what Emily has touched on is exactly right. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 2, 2007] Reference
And while a lot of the BP spill was beyond his control, the White House has also made some unforced errors. From Wordnik.com. [Super Tuesday To Measure Anti-Incumbent Anger] Reference
This was such a silly political unforced error that I have to assume Obama committed it out of sincere belief. From Wordnik.com. [Why Obama doesn't get Glenn Beck] Reference
Casually break your glance when appropriate for brief periods of time, but make your actions appear unforced and natural. From Wordnik.com. [First-Impression Career Blunders To Avoid] Reference
He struck 30 winners and committed just 14 unforced errors to Lopez's 41 - a remarkably low number given the whipping wind. From Wordnik.com. [2010 U.S. Open: Rafael Nadal thrives with a new serve as he aims to conquer New York] Reference
TONY BLANKLEY, FORMER GINGRICH PRESS SECRETARY: Well, look, I think this is an example of an unforced era by the White House staff. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 4, 2009] Reference
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