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From intentional +‎ -ly.

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intentionally (comparative more intentionally, superlative most intentionally)

  1. In an intentional manner; on purpose.
    • 1959 March, “The 2,500 h.p. electric locomotives for the Kent Coast electrification”, in Trains Illustrated, pages 124–125:
      The body design has been carried out to the requirements of the B.T.C. Design Panel in association with the Design Research Unit and its lines are described as "intentionally unelaborate".
    • 2024 October 8, DarkSky International, DarkSky International releases guiding principles for responsible astrotourism[1]:
      Astrotourism has the potential to catalyze positive change and reduce light pollution globally, but it must be pursued intentionally with utmost concern for local communities and the natural environment.

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