intent
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As she put it: “I have seldom seen a clearer expression of legislative intent in a congressional record.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
That’s a significant win for advocates who have pushed to keep the law true to its original intent.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
“Once the intent to return is nullified, a home becomes a countable asset that can be used to pay for long-term care,” AgingCare says.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Alabama's capital statute requires that any murder eligible for the death penalty be intentional, but it was clear that Herbert had no intent to kill the child.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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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