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
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
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
The 60-year-old said he felt "perversely lucky" since the parents involved had passed away, sparing him "difficult conversations".
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
Discovering him, seeing his surprise, and presented at once with choices, Winnie’s mind perversely went blank.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
