intended

Example Sentences

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“I’ll talk to my lawyers,” Mr. Comey told CNN, “but it certainly sounds intended for someone like me.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I try to really think it through and if it comes out the way I intended, that gives me such a thrill.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

I assume this payment is intended to satisfy all future support obligations.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

George later discovered that CMS correspondence intended for him had been sent to the wrong address for several years, despite letters being returned undelivered and him repeatedly confirming his details by phone.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Papa had already told Mama about seeing the monkeys; but when I told her about the reward and that I intended to catch them, she did just what I had expected her to do.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls