intent

Example Sentences

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In those cases, poor behaviour is usually driven by inexperience or uncertainty, not intent.

From BBC

“Where I think it’s heading: voice becomes the delegation layer. You speak your intent, and things happen.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the film, Hemsworth plays an elusive jewel thief planning one final heist, while Ruffalo stars as a determined detective intent on catching him.

From BBC

“There’s been no evidence presented that Mr. Price acted with any wrongful intent. No testimony from any witness … who said Mr. Price acted with willful intent,” Schafler said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

I’m in the zone, so intent on what I’m doing that I don’t hear them call my name.

From Literature