intended

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The ball ricocheted off its intended course, but Rojas nabbed it with his bare hand, throwing it to first where a lunging Freeman caught it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It wasn't difficult for Yarrow to capture the intended atmosphere.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Cathy allegedly expressed an interest in getting classified information from Pauken, who at the time said he neither had such information nor intended to get it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Sam Levinson revealed that Maddy’s character was initially intended to be white and blonde.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

She realized belatedly that he intended for her to take it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny