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[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /


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"These scenes have caused disruption for people and, given that people are dressed in black wearing balaclavas, there is a fear factor and obvious malign intent being communicated to our residents," the Home Secretary said.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

The arrest also comes just after the restaurant announced its intent to restart business inside the building that houses Maggie’s Pub in Whittier.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Don’t force them to flout congressional intent or endanger lives in doing so.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

“If that’s happening, what that means is there’s clearly no explicit legislative intent or direction for that to be happening.”

From Salon Sep. 6, 2026

He keeps his eyes cast down, intent on his work, and does not answer me.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

Yet David craves Monica’s maternal affection as if he were real — and for all intents and purposes, he is.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Chief executive Dan Finley told the BBC earlier this week it would "operate to all intents and purposes as Debenhams Group".

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

“The consumer, for all intents and purposes, pays the tariff,” it added.

From MarketWatch Mar. 12, 2026

The Kings are playing by the same rules, for all intents and purposes, as the big-market teams.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2026

And then Granny got into bed, pulled the covers up over her head, and became, to all intents and purposes, invisible.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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