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In purpose

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with previous design; with the mind directed to that object; intentionally. On purpose is the form now generally used.

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cross-purposes
design
firmness of purpose
for all intents and purposes
for all practical purposes
intention

purpose
purpose-built
purpose-made
purposeful
to all intents and purposes

Mucianus undid Vitellius, by a fame that he scattered, that Vitellius had in purpose to remove the legions of Syria into Germany, and the legions of Germany into Syria; whereupon the legions of Syria were infinitely inflamed.

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