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intention

[in-ten-shuhn] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃən /


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This would complete a trifecta of giant flotations this year with SpaceX launching this Friday and Anthropic also announcing its intention to go public last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Some of these were booked by third party resellers using bots with the intention of charging inflated prices but were unable to sell them, the BBC understands.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Lander was aghast and said that wasn’t his intention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Indeed, sir, I have not the least intention of dancing. I entreat you not to suppose that I moved this way in order to beg for a partner.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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