intentionally

Example Sentences

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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

Some historians believe that the treason count was intentionally added by the prosecutors to tie the hands of Gov. Henry Wise, who had expressed some admiration for Brown’s courage and integrity.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

If I’m not intentionally writing or working on somebody’s music, a lot of the time it’s just me.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“About my typo question—could someone do it intentionally? Publish a book with the typos in it on purpose?”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman