intentionally

Example Sentences

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In March, jurors in California found both Meta, and the owner of YouTube Google had intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health of a young woman.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Two outs later, Suter intentionally walked Julio Rodríguez.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

State Farm has said it strongly rejects allegations that it intentionally underpays or denies claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

A Los Angeles jury determined last month that Meta and Google intentionally designed their social-media platforms to be addictive, harming the mental health of a plaintiff in childhood.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He scooted away with his body doubled over and his face contorted intentionally into a nonchalant, sociable smile in case anyone chanced to see him.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller