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intentionally

[in-ten-shuh-nl-ee] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃə nl i /
ADVERB
purposely
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The Swiss maker of On sneakers says it is so committed to building higher-margin, direct-to-consumer sales that it intentionally limited some wholesale shipments during its latest quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Yet the 27-year-old intentionally doesn’t use the technology.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

He got the first out on Gabriel Moreno’s line drive to third baseman Max Muncy and the second on Ketel Marte’s popout, and then, after intentionally walking Lars Nootbaar, Díaz struck out Ildemaro Vargas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

It’s so intentionally inclusive and ambitious that it turns right back around to feel limiting, pigeonholing Maddie into a place where she feels in constant competition with her colleagues and herself.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Their mother accused Trina of starting the fire intentionally, but Trina and her friend insisted that it was an accident.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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