intentionally

Example Sentences

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“We are intentionally leaning into investments to support this next phase of growth. While this will modestly impact near-term profitability, we expect these investments to drive accelerated growth beginning next year,” he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

By targeting Iran instead of all pistachio exporting countries, it shows the policy was mainly punitive, rather than intentionally protectionist.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The company acknowledges some claims were mishandled but rejected claims it engaged in a “general practice of mishandling or intentionally underpaying wildfire claims.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Multiple media outlets had previously speculated that the plane crash was intentionally caused by someone in the cockpit – but this remains unconfirmed.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

I didn't know I would have to root my feet in place so intentionally, just to make sure I didn't run away.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse