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deliberately

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


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Berry’s legal team downplayed Martinez’s restraining order and allegations, telling The Times in a statement, “to say this filing is entirely meritless and deliberately misleading would be an understatement.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Further studies will be needed to determine whether deliberately changing the gut microbiome can influence biological aging or improve long-term health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

The U.S. deliberately retains ambiguity on how it would respond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

"I think this is a shocking story of somebody who deliberately acted fraudulently and laundered money and he should be punished," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

“When I made my report two days ago, I deliberately refrained from mentioning that we have the remnants of the plane.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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