intent
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As she put it: “I have seldom seen a clearer expression of legislative intent in a congressional record.”
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Reliance’s intent with the deal was to “smooth out” tensions between the U.S. and India, the outlet reported.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
You can also give him a “great opportunity” to show him that not everyone is going to be pushed around by a professional who is intent on giving his company’s products priority.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement of intent, the airline ordered 132 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and last June signed for 25 Airbus A350-1000s, with an option for 50 more.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But under Pennsylvania law, the judge could not take the absence of intent into account during sentencing.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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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