purposely

Example Sentences

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Clarke struck him out on four pitches: a called strike, a swinging strike, a ball Clarke purposely launched high into the stands for laughs, then strike three swinging on a cut fastball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

Browne, the pharmacist, on the other hand, said she was purposely vague about her procedure at work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 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

And that's why every time I was faced with yet another setback in my romantic life, I'd purposely break down in tears in front of Kia.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi