intention
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Yet, for the artist behind the persona, Francisca Agustina Cuello, this wasn’t always the intention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
If she says that was not her intention, you can say, “OK. It hurt my feelings, so for that reason I wanted to bring it up.”
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
The former mayor of Greater Manchester announced his intention to stand to replace Sir Keir last Monday, shortly after being elected as the MP for Makerfield.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The two firms first acquired Care Bears with the intention of expanding its popularity through licensing and royalty agreements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
The answer came dreamily, but with intention; it were as though she were interpreting something.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing intention
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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