as in intentionally
with full awareness of what one is doing
cannot convict unless the defendant knowingly committed perjury
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Adverb
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The curation of speakers is intentionally wide-ranging and cross-disciplinary, spanning design, ecology, digital theory, architecture, and activism.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Trump expressed some frustration with the timeline of the meetings, speculating that the Iranian side might be intentionally dragging out negotiations.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2025
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The two suspects then got into the sedan and deliberately drove into the victim, hitting him several times, according to the sheriff's office.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
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One person entered a dark-colored sedan and deliberately hit the man multiple times.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an odd loophole, Vincent’s death is not counted in statewide or federal statistics on police chases because the officer purposely struck his car.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2025
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In regards to the last election cycle, its creators Parker and Stone admitted that South Park purposely sat out 2024’s political chaos.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Knowingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingly. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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