perversely
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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
But a transformation worthy of one of Dahl’s twisted tales unfolds as the writer perversely makes a bad situation worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Aggrievement and isolation, perversely enough, became the glue that holds the community together.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2025
It’s actually quite problematic that some perversely rich guys meddle in our affairs in their own way.
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
Discovering him, seeing his surprise, and presented at once with choices, Winnie’s mind perversely went blank.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
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