on purpose

Example Sentences

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“But it was an accident, right? Leo doesn’t seem the type to do that on purpose.”

From Literature

Based on external demands or internal cravings, you might decide that this is a stretch where you’re going to lean on repetition, on purpose.

From Salon

I assure you that Adam West did the Batusi on purpose.

From Salon

HBO “buried it on purpose,” Frey, 56, told me over breakfast in Boyle Heights.

From Los Angeles Times

Aunt Hila gave him far more cash than necessary to get the things off her list on purpose, and always let him keep the change.

From Literature