on purpose
Example Sentences
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The book ends with a trial to determine whether she did so on purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Elmer Roldan, who lives on 55th Street, said some of his homeless neighbors have been causing fires — sometimes by accident, sometimes on purpose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
A recent study found that 38% of retirees have spent less than they wanted to, on purpose, just to keep their nest egg from shrinking.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
"He might have missed it on purpose," Murphy joked.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
I know he is changing the topic on purpose, and I’m glad to go along with it.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
