intended

Example Sentences

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And, as Mr. Hanks no doubt intended, the winning of the war itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Pratt said he called Travis and told him he intended to appear in it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"The fact that these flights are visible through open-source tracking tools suggests they are intended to deter attempts to break the oil blockade and apply pressure on the Cuban government," Janes told BBC Verify.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

How do you advocate for yourself without coming across as whiny or dragging a coworker into the conversation when they probably never intended to reveal their salary?

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

That’s right, Big Mama Bear is always showing the whole world how to, no pun intended, find its bearings.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein