intending

Example Sentences

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That is what we’re intending the audience to feel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He proposes to her, intending to change her mind while assuring Betsinger and her loved ones that he isn’t pressuring her.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Australian media reported that the group were intending to continue their journey to Beirut, where they hoped to be issued passports.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Without thinking about it or intending to do it, I threw one leg over and slid from the horse.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler