intent

Example Sentences

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China is intent on dominating key sectors of the global economy and has proved it can do so in areas such as critical materials.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both incidents were a case of a lingering finger falling on to the granite after the handle was released, rather than a deliberate touch, so no suggestion of devious intent.

From BBC

The mark creates a "false association" to the singer and was done with the intent of using her "goodwill and recognition" for the firm's brand, Swift's team argued.

From BBC

A week or two before a race, a team of workers uses hoses to spray down the entire course with the intent of it freezing over by morning.

From Los Angeles Times

Fast-forward a few years: Today, people and organizations with malicious intent have access to more powerful AI language models – including open-source ones – while social media platforms have relaxed or eliminated moderation efforts.

From Salon