intent on

Example Sentences

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There was little to separate Zverev and De Jong in the opening set, with De Jong going toe-to-toe with the heavy-hitting German in the baseline exchanges while also showing attacking intent on the approach.

From BBC • May 31, 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

I watched a movie called “The International,” which focused on an Interpol investigation of a bank that primarily served groups intent on overthrowing existing governments.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Then he reached for her hand, intent on touching her ring, but she pulled her hand away from him.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman