intentional

Example Sentences

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There’s a difference between making something provocative and outright, intentional provocation.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

"My assumption is it's not intentional but it is of course unlucky."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As Ortiz explored drag culture and masculinity, they became more intentional about incorporating Puerto Rican culture into their storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“Invest in your own intentional community,” said Thomas West, a financial adviser and senior partner at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors in Tysons, Va. “Secure caregiving formally and informally.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Alabama's capital statute requires that any murder eligible for the death penalty be intentional, but it was clear that Herbert had no intent to kill the child.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson