purposely
Example Sentences
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"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
After Lam’s accomplices purposely used incorrect credentials to access the man’s Google account, the investor got a security alert, Jonathan Stratton, an assistant U.S. attorney, said at Lam’s bail hearing.
From Los Angeles Times
He says he participates on the opinion side as an editorial-board member and raises topics with the newsroom but “purposely avoids” stories that could benefit him.
"I wanted to do that purposely because I think that helps us make connections to things we might not have raised our awareness to that are around us," she said.
From BBC
Some ships purposely spoof their own signals to hide from Iran.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
