intentional

Example Sentences

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The vast majority of ill-judged comments aren't intentional, she says, but they can come across as insensitive.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Another benefit is how short trips force you to be intentional about how you spend your limited time.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When you’re cooking, be intentional and be efficient with your time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“The economy feels a bit miserable right now. And I’m shifting from autopilot to a more intentional strategy.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

As we have seen, to establish an equal-protection violation, one must prove intentional discrimination—conscious racial bias.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander