intention

Example Sentences

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If forcing his premature departure was really Glasner's intention then it has not worked with Palace refusing to make a knee-jerk reaction.

From BBC

Other analysts are skeptical of the Silicon Shield theory, pointing out that the U.S. has long had many reasons to defend Taiwan, although officially it maintains ambiguity about its intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal

They also agreed to work on a new electricity deal that would integrate the UK into the EU's internal electricity market, with the intention of lowering energy costs.

From Barron's

The Arsenal boss said: "I've just seen the replays - I think it's a clear intention to clear the ball inside and it's a clear penalty, so I don't understand why it's not been given."

From BBC

"Offensively we did not have the intention in the final third to score a goal, to make a cross, to make a movement. We were more predictable."

From BBC