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intention

[in-ten-shuhn] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃən /


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Disconnecting so much from creating with purpose, with intention — I didn’t like it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The club have also signalled their intention to open talks with key midfielder Declan Rice over a contract extension.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I told him I absolutely no intention of doing so.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Mr. Cepeda seemed to have a ceiling of voter intention around 45%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

He had no intention of being caught, or interrogated, by the KGB.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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