intent
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She claimed to come from oil money; her mother was a “monster” who was intent on cutting her out of the family fortune; she had a job, but never actually worked at it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
As she put it: “I have seldom seen a clearer expression of legislative intent in a congressional record.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Reliance’s intent with the deal was to “smooth out” tensions between the U.S. and India, the outlet reported.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home, or if the person expresses an intent to return home, the residence can remain exempt while determining eligibility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
On Sheed’s bike, intent on getting back to Petey’s as fast as his legs could manage, Otto made it only a few yards before a shiny flicker caught his eye.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
Vocabulary lists containing intent
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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19th Amendment (1920)
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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