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in a way that is done consciously and intentionally
- He deliberately ignored the warning signs.
- The mistake was made deliberately to mislead the investigators.
- She deliberately left the door unlocked to let him in.
- They deliberately delayed the meeting to buy more time.
- The message was sent deliberately to cause confusion.
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in a careful, slow, and unhurried manner
- He deliberately considered every option before making a decision.
- Slowly and deliberately, she turned the pages of the old book.
- The cat walked deliberately across the narrow ledge.
- He deliberately paced the room, thinking about what to say next.
- She deliberately chose her words to avoid offending anyone.
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