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deliberately

[dih-lib-er-it-lee] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt li /


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Plenty of internet pundits, however, have kept their eye on this and continued to deliberately stoke the anger themselves.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

"Orena", 40, from France, said she deliberately chose to make her outfit – Haku from Studios Ghibli’s animated movie "Spirited Away" – from linen and cotton to keep cool.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Laurent said France had deliberately concentrated much of its defense industry away from the border of Germany, a historic foe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

But there have been instances of official sources, including government-controlled media, deliberately downplaying disasters, which has led to some public mistrust in this area.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

“It will never be the same! Oh, it is the fault of that beastly Crochan! The wretched thing struck at me deliberately, I’m sure!”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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