perversely
Example Sentences
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A third factor aiding the Americans, perversely, was the capture of Gen. Charles Lee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
She’s taken, perversely, with John the Baptist, imprisoned in a cistern and prophesying doom for the decadent, Godless heathens, Salome in particular.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026
Aggrievement and isolation, perversely enough, became the glue that holds the community together.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2025
But perversely, Bird says, the regulatory focus on banks has led to even more money being lent against land, because it is perceived as safe.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2025
Discovering him, seeing his surprise, and presented at once with choices, Winnie’s mind perversely went blank.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
