intent
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And in her office’s role of drafting ordinance language, Roy said, Feldstein Soto has returned to city council ordinance language that isn’t “faithful to the intent of the drafter.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Despite this recent expansion of the statute, the court seems intent on returning to a narrow interpretation.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Less than two weeks later, Glasner appeared intent on adding more drama to Palace's season by unexpectedly announcing he would leave the club at the end of the campaign.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
In Waldorf’s medical record, the Kansas doctors stated the induction was performed “with the intent to preserve the life and health of the mother.”
From Salon • May 27, 2026
“You’ll break Mrs. Brenner’s heart. I think she’s intent on collecting a broker’s commission from the both of us.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing intent
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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19th Amendment (1920)
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V
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