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deliberately

[dih-lib-er-it-lee] / dɪˈlɪb ər ɪt li /


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The pair said their grandfather had intended to share the wealth from the mines at Hope Downs with them but Rinehart had deliberately denied them access to the fortune.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The judge said that to show defamation, Trump had to demonstrate that the Journal and its reporters acted with “actual malice,” meaning they deliberately published a false story or showed reckless disregard for the truth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The nutria, an invasive rodent plaguing California, may have been deliberately released.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

"Although we deliberately refrained from any strike action during the Easter holidays, no serious proposal was made," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Scowling, Mr. Jones moves deliberately, twisting, turning to avoid my gaze.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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