deliberate

Example Sentences

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Rather than reflecting a loss of control due to runaway habits, some compulsive behaviors may result from excessive, though misdirected, deliberate control.

From Science Daily

Both incidents were a case of a lingering finger falling on to the granite after the handle was released, rather than a deliberate touch, so no suggestion of devious intent.

From BBC

NBA teams are increasingly losing games on purpose to improve their draft prospects and basketball must consider every possible remedy to stamp out deliberate "tanking," the league's chief said Saturday.

From Barron's

Emails sent through the platform come from Stewart Entertainment’s domain rather than a generic AI address, a deliberate choice meant to avoid spam filters and skepticism from promoters.

From Los Angeles Times

Records show jurors deliberated less than an hour before coming back with a not guilty verdict.

From Los Angeles Times