intent on
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The film producer was intent on attacking Ashley Judd, the actress, activist and humanitarian who is one of the authors of this piece, saying she had “mental issues.”
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Sadly, this seems to be the fate of the Buss children, who aside from Jeanie, seem intent on acting like entitled rich kids more interested in dividing up their share of $2.2 billion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
They said she wouldn’t attempt to flee because her husband is in New York, and that she “is intent on supporting her husband with her constant presence.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
England have continued to focus on first playing short from the back, intent on drawing opponents towards them before speeding up play to find their attackers in space.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Miles navigated through the tables without so much as a glance at the patients, intent on only one of them, on the far side of the room.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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