deliberate
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A deliberate header results in an indirect free kick.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Referees will be told to look for a "clear and deliberate action" which has "excessive force and/or brutality".
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
Cynics argue this is deliberate obfuscation; impenetrable language keeps average investors from seeing the simplicity of the underlying concepts or grasping unfavorable conditions.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
“You got to be patient … that’s been part of the very calculated, very deliberate, intentional process that we take into the offseason.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“I’m calling on Mrs. Warne, please,” she said softly, her manner of speech slow and deliberate.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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The Crucible
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