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intentional

[in-ten-shuh-nl] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl /


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It examines, among other things, the extent to which a company opens jobs to workers without bachelor’s degrees and the degree to which skills-based hiring is an intentional strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Those surveyed reported their smartphone use was mostly intentional - comprising actions such as sending messages, using maps or checking the weather.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Jeon said those involved "denied any intentional wrongdoing, saying they only realised the campaign could be problematic after the issue drew public backlash".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The Velvet Gang practices FFF: Fashion-Forward Filanthropy — an intentional spelling mistake, or “branding,” as Mariah calls it.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“C’mon back to the old Meecham Mansion any time you want to,” he said, ascending the stairs with an ursine heaviness, his footsteps an intentional warning to his children.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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