purposefully

Example Sentences

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But she purposefully avoided the scorched-earth narrative she might have leaned on a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

I even went so far as to purposefully walk off with strangers or get lost in supermarkets.

From The Wall Street Journal

If it seems like Turner hasn’t been in a ton of projects since “Game of Thrones,” it’s because she’s been purposefully discerning.

From Los Angeles Times

Again and again, I observed Harvey navigate the madness like a seasoned cabbie: edging purposefully into traffic, claiming lane position, anticipating the flow of pedestrians, creeping forward to signal intent—not just smart but clever.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These were clearly and purposefully targeted at the federal government,” Davis told the court Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times