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intention

[in-ten-shuhn] / ɪnˈtɛn ʃən /


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Neri said Campari has no intention, however, of moving its Aperol production to the United States.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

The travel company had signaled last month its intention to apply for financing under a new credit line the federal government set up to help airlines deal with the rapid rise in energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

However, Zidane confirmed his intention "to do things differently".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The intention that day, plaintiffs argue, “always was to arrest ‘collaterals.’”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

And I could tell Brother Zesht had no intention of honoring the debt, if ever they met again.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

"I know what he wants to do, but you need the consent of some people," he said, adding without evidence that he questioned the intentions of some Fed policymakers.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

As Warsh has promised less communication over interest-rate intentions, investors will have no choice but to turn their attention to data and the next meeting in two months.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

By contrast, buying intentions and economic expectations increased slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

With all our resources and good intentions, California can’t continue to let predators win simply because they’re more organized.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Then, just to be clear about her intentions, she extended her two hands, palms up, and added, “We come in peace.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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