intentionally

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In 1871, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev created the first periodic table by arranging elements according to increasing atomic numbers and intentionally left empty spaces for elements he believed had yet to be found.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

He became known for keeping his statements intentionally ambiguous while at the helm of the bank, and has been referred to by Warsh as a source of inspiration.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

"For me, justice is the decree that these people intentionally, deliberately did what they did. I want them to be punished by law."

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

For an intentionally ridiculous bit of entertainment, Love Island USA sure kicks up a lot of controversy.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

I intentionally sit at the far edge of the group, next to Pollux, so I don’t have to talk.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins