intentional
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He later said he was "deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“People are being more differentiated, and employers are being more intentional in terms of how they use those budgets. There’s not a lot of peanut buttering, as there might have been in the past.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The buzzwords are lighting up, but this is far from a game of performing arts Mad Libs; it’s actually quite intentional.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The company said: "While these mistakes weren't intentional, that doesn't make them okay."
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Felt-tip markers are less likely to cause injury, either intentional or accidental.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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