- present tense form of intend (3rd person singular).
intends
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Asked whether he stood with backlash, Hilton sidestepped, emphasizing how much he himself loves Los Angeles and intends to "revive" it.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
Over the coming months, the team intends to investigate other ways to introduce beneficial algae into bleached corals without requiring them to remain physically connected to healthy fragments.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Former Tottenham and Switzerland defender Ramon Vega has said he intends to run, but it appears unlikely he will get the five letters of support from member associations let alone be a serious contender.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice president, said the company intends to dethrone Toyota as the world’s largest automaker by sales and that this can be achieved without selling cars in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
“He intends to break into the palace and rescue you, in the face of all the difficulties.”
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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