intended

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According to NASA, the processor is functioning as intended and has shown performance levels roughly 500 times greater than the radiation-hardened chips currently used in spacecraft.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Both Latvia and Ukraine acknowledged that the drones may have been Ukrainian UAVs intended to target Russia whose signals had been jammed, leading them to stray into Latvia.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

However, some analysts think this will likely have the opposite effect of that intended as investors seek to protect themselves from the inflationary impact of a depreciating rupee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

While Miller says deals could be announced, he expects them to be in nonstrategic areas and small, not intended to wow the market.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Dad glances back over his shoulder, obviously glad to see his little show has had its intended effect.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz