intended

Example Sentences

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"The levy of 30% on worn clothing is intended to mitigate environmental degradation while promoting domestic production," the bill says, according to local news outlet the Kampala Report.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

If you miss a step or skip ahead, the final result might look a little off, but even what’s visible of the intended design is a testament to Riley’s dexterity.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It was not intended as a passage for travel, but as a way to maintain consistency between gravity and quantum physics.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

The Federal Emergency Management Agency had refused repeatedly to pay for post-cleanup soil testing and broke from long-standing California fire recovery protocols that are intended to protect returning residents from toxic substances.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

As Karl listened to his friend’s testimony, he realized that Helmuth knew he was doomed: The People’s Court intended to make an example out of him.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti