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intended

[in-ten-did] / ɪnˈtɛn dɪd /


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In that environment, the helmets may have been intended for local militias, forces serving the Kingdom of Valencia, or armed groups responsible for defending the region's maritime frontier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He sends warships to distant waters—the intended object of the message shrugs.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“We are taking it one step at a time because none of this was intended or planned.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The increase in calls seems to have given teams more room to score, as intended, despite more starts and stops to game flow.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

“I liked it,” muttered Clara, louder than she intended.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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