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intently

[in-tent-lee] / ɪnˈtɛnt li /


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Many youth—not just those who have had the grave misfortune of being arrested and stuck in hellish immigration detention centers—are intently watching these interactions and wondering what’s next for them.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Roxanne and Jeremy nodded along with me, listening intently.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Meghan also showed her warmth, whether listening intently and compassionately to survivors of the Bondi Beach attack, or telling a young boy how much her children loved the Australian book Diary of a Wombat.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

An AI boom has helped push tech stocks to record highs in recent months, but they are also volatile as global investors watch intently for any signs of a bubble.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

He looked up to find her soft brown eyes focused intently on him, her right hand under her chin.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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