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intent upon

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She was too intent upon studying his own to hide them, and upon arriving at a final conclusion.

If she lasts a couple of hours, I shall be surprised, said the apothecarys apprentice, intent upon the toothpicks point.

With eyes still fixed intent upon the ground,I saw but her, whose artless innocence,Triumphant took possession of this heart.

"My toes cry aloud that they know it," interjected Grace, but no one laughed—they were too intent upon Betty.

Apparently intent upon our task, we carry on a silent conversation with eyes, fingers, and an occasional motion of the lips.

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On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to intent upon, such as: adamant, bold, courageous, obstinate, persistent, and relentless.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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