as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
the Federal Reserve purposively controls the supply of money in order to keep a lid on inflation
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Police said Ebert intentionally drove his car, struck the neighbor, and took off.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Mirman began his career in Hollywood as a stand-up comedian, known for his intellectual and often intentionally awkward style of comedy.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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And the key to wearing them well is by either leaning into those aesthetics or deliberately contrasting them with unexpected pieces.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Turnstile, meanwhile, have responded to a harrowing incident allegedly carried out last week by former guitarist Brady Ebert, who is accused of deliberately hitting Yates’ father with his car.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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What’s being left out purposely, deceptively, by the major media about these important facts to create a context for this Russian invasion of Ukraine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Upon cracking, the perlite beads purposely shattered, releasing nutrients and spores into the fissure.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Purposively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purposively. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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