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arbitrary

view main entry for arbitraryadjective  /ˈɑrbɪˌtreri/
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arbitrarily

  /ˈɑrbɪˌtrerəli/  /ˌɑrbɪˈtrerəli/  adverb
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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