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intentional

[in-ten-shuh-nl] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl /


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The brine ties everything together and gives the salad a punchy Mediterranean flavor that makes it feel more intentional than it actually is.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Reports routinely include aspects of parenting on which reasonable people disagree, such as how old a child should be to play unsupervised, or that reflect a parents’ lack of resources instead of any intentional misconduct.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

However, their presence on an island inhabited by people strongly suggests an intentional and ongoing relationship.

From Science Daily • Jul. 5, 2026

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said Balogun should "never" have received a red card for the incident, insisting his player had simply been "fighting for the ball" and the contact was not intentional.

From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026

The stance had something of a pose to it, as if it were an intentional, even affected, display of mighty art.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel




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