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deliberately

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


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Deng deliberately kept term limits vague at the top, Pei noted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Roberto Sanchez, locked in a neck-and-neck contest with conservative rival Keiko Fujimori, struck a deliberately cautious tone when asked about the often bruising US leader.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Built on community connection rather than blockbuster spectacle, the Redondo Beach festival deliberately avoids typical pain points like long lines and dusty lots to create a comfortable oceanfront gathering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

We use the word “they” here deliberately because of Mrs. Biden’s role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

And, to the utter amazement of the assembled family, Beth walked deliberately down the garden, through the hedge, and in at the Laurences’ door.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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