intended

Example Sentences

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He then travelled through Europe to France, from where he intended to reach the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Esther Holm, Rebecca Grossman’s attorney, told jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that the evidence showed her client never intended to hurt the children and that $176 million already sent a message.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Then the programs recalculate the growth rate of what’s left of your nest egg as you spend it down faster than you had originally intended.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The wall is intended to curb illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking from Mexico, which have declined, according to official indicators.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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