intentional
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A. Dirk Moses, the journal’s senior editor since 2011, argues it is useless to distinguish intentional killing of civilians from collateral damage caused by strikes against terrorists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Although most incidents involved accidental dosing or therapeutic mistakes rather than intentional misuse, the sheer size of the increase surprised the research team.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
But the problem runs far deeper than intentional harassment.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
The slow and steady, intentional steps of deep breathing, taking aim and shooting at a carefully considered target is a powerful act, she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Besides, we’re not talking random mischief here. These were very intentional acts, and I’m guessing they were meant to convey specific messages.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
Vocabulary lists containing intentional
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 5
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