intending

Example Sentences

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That is what we’re intending the audience to feel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Coogler's rapid ascent onto Hollywood's A list was hardly likely back when he was intending to major in chemistry at college.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

I went straight to Michael and said, 'Look, I was never intending to upset you'.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Federal prosecutors granted nonprosecution agreements to Oak View Group and Legends and their executives, intending to ensure their cooperation with the government’s case against Leiweke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Victoria's commander ordered the ship to proceed full speed toward shore, intending to ground her there in accord with standing fleet orders meant to make it easier to raise a sunken ship.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson