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[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /


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The production increase is largely viewed by analysts as a statement of intent because the impact on global markets is expected to remain limited until flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Apple needs to “evolve Siri into an agent that understands intent, retrieves context, calls apps and completes workflows,” Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a note last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Defence Minister Pal Jonson said that the countries had signed a declaration of intent.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

"I think it's pretty clear that there's an intent to be more expansive and more accurate," Tigers and England full-back Freddie Steward told BBC Radio Leicester.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Ekon looked up and found Father Olufemi staring down at him, eyes intent.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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