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intentionally

[in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /
ADVERB
purposely
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Police have also launched a separate investigation which could see anyone found intentionally mocking the uprising dismissed from the company and legal action pursued against them, Jeon said.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Add this to the sensitivity and secrecy with which delicate diplomatic negotiations must proceed, and we have a fog of misleading statements, dramatic but disingenuous social-media posts, and intentionally obfuscatory leaks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The program itself emphasized its intentionally homespun format, which featured regular hosts being interviewed by the guest host Colbert.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Regarding Love's offending, Madam Justice McBride said by her guilty pleas she accepted she intentionally destroyed evidence and that she intentionally impeded her son's apprehension.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Håkon dropped the staff and hit the road; whether intentionally or not wasn’t apparent.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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