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

Hill, on Tuesday, said that by the end of Nike’s current fiscal year, “we will have intentionally reduced over $4 billion of revenue from the peak levels of classic footwear franchises.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The surtitles intentionally refrain from translating much of what he says, leaving the audience to rely on his loony spoken tone and loony tunes to carry meaning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“In some pretties, they disappear, or are intentionally cured—in those whose professions require them to react quickly, like working in an emergency room, or putting out a fire. Those who deal with conflict and danger.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld