intending

Example Sentences

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That paper gain was a financial curse for families intending to stay put: While real income remained flat, tax bills went up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Clarke said his players are still angry at what they did - or didn't do - in Germany two years ago and are intending on using it as fuel.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

After initially intending to remain fully online, Everlane opened a physical store in Soho in 2017, and later added 10 more locations around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I met him the way you meet most things that matter in Los Angeles — without intending to.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Everything,” I said, intending to go on, but my tongue only licked the backs of my teeth, tasting the word everything.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver