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[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /


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In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home, or if the person expresses an intent to return home, the residence can remain exempt while determining eligibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

There’s no evidence that well-known women using social media and public appearances to sell their audiences on GenAI have any ill intent, or that they’re shills for AI companies.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement of intent, the airline ordered 132 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and last June signed for 25 Airbus A350-1000s, with an option for 50 more.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Romm complicates matters further by adding quotes from other sources to Stobaeus’ selections, diluting the book’s ability to show us the anthologist’s true intent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Many people were about, walking quickly and intent on their business: we did not find it easy to stop and ask them the way.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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