It's almost as if they were purposely trying to avoid the video cameras.

But the hostess seemed not to notice it and purposely tried to draw her into the conversation.

Maybe he knows you're watching him, and he's purposely trying to frustrate you.

I don't think the players are purposely trying to be selfish.

"I purposely tried to create a timeless, almost fairy-tale quality in this story of a boy's first love."

"He is not purposely trying to leave anyone dangling to get more of anything," the spokesman said.

As if he were purposely trying to downplay the whole thing.

We purposely tried to change the chemistry in the clubhouse.

Were you purposely trying to avoid the problem of credibility?

They each spend the next few days purposely trying to ruin anything important to the other, such as their social reputation and extra-curricular activities.