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[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /


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“Planning around this that is done at the time of a binding letter of intent is not going to be successful,” said Daniel J. Studin, a trusts-and-estates lawyer at Morrison Cohen in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

“I say ‘back’ because I just think there’s more intent with him in the batter’s box and a lot less indecisiveness,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

The clear intent of Congress, as established in the Refugee Act of 1980, is that there is a process for refugees to apply for help once they have gotten to the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

It’s not a debate; it’s a statement of intent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026

Mama and Doc had both said rootwork takes intent.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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