intent
Example Sentences
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Tudor's reputation is for aggressive football with an attacking intent.
From BBC
The intent was to remove map-drawing authority from politicians with a vested interest in picking their constituents and to create a process governed by constitutional rules.
“We would also like to hear management address the high commercial intent/low monetization disconnect more tangibly.”
Hochman said the officers had no intent to harm the man and were following orders of a superior officer.
From Los Angeles Times
Australia's top order showed a greater runscoring intent early in the chase only to perish to a mixture of poor strokeplay and impressive bowling.
From BBC
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