purposely

Example Sentences

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But the videos are purposely lower production value than a traditional ad.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Lee purposely didn’t want to set any major showdown on a golf green.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"We've had people purposely come out of their way to try and support us - even if they've had to come on foot," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The plaintiffs allege that the platforms are negligent and purposely designed to be harmful, echoing a strategy successfully used against the tobacco industry.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

“We purposely stopped by! I had to check on my grandbabies.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas