purposely
Example Sentences
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He often purposely selected quotations in opposition to one another, creating a dialectic through which his son could come to his own conclusions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
But the videos are purposely lower production value than a traditional ad.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Ms. Pat, or Patricia Williams, purposely comes on strong, and her sometimes heartfelt humor is authentic in every way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
Then he purposely crash-landed into Ketron Island on Puget Sound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Cole purposely isolated himself in his room, sitting sullenly.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
