intend

Example Sentences

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“Even if you intend to do a limited operation, you don’t know if it’s actually going to be limited. If things go wrong, it could end up being significantly longer.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Because if we think about domicile as “presence with intent to remain,” well, enslaved people didn’t intend to remain anywhere!

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The Agriculture Department estimates that U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from the prior year, according to its 2026 Prospective Plantings report released Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Italy is taking no part and doesn’t intend to,” said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“It’s cruel,” replied Wilbur, who did not intend to be argued out of his position.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White