intent on

Example Sentences

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As the manager of the Beatles, Brian Epstein was intent on keeping the band’s image clean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Despite this recent expansion of the statute, the court seems intent on returning to a narrow interpretation.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The animal, known as BEY03F, seems intent on making history over and over again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

And he warned: "Anyone intent on breaking the law and engaging in anti-social behaviour should be in no doubt that we will enforce the law to maintain public safety."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I was so intent on transcribing correctly and speedily that I'd paid no attention to the sense of the words.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood