deliberate
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Rousey retired from the UFC in 2016 because of repeated concussions, and her aggressive fight style where she finished bouts early was deliberate to avoid taking damage to the head.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
That’s a byproduct of Beijing’s deliberate policy of technology self-sufficiency, in the face of restrictions on its access to advanced U.S. semiconductors and other technology.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“I think it’s a deliberate effort to make sure we don’t hear from people in ICE custody,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
“Wage growth is becoming more targeted, more deliberate and more closely connected to skills and productivity than to overall labor-market tightness,” Doyle said.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“Well, I have also made a vow,” Ben said, in slow deliberate words.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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