intention

Example Sentences

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If designers understood the hurdles that users faced, they could reduce the friction between intention and action by making the machine intuitive to use.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Many students take breaks from school with no real intention of returning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Lawyers representing another of the minors declined to comment, while lawyers for a third said their client had "excellent school results" and there was "no element indicating a terrorist intention".

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The work stoppage was first called on Feb. 17, after the staff union alleged that management had no intention to reach an agreement on the pending contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“And I’ve no intention of starting any wild rumors, especially ones that might trouble the sleep of poor Miss Lumley! Surely she’s had enough excitement already.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood