good intention

Example Sentences

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The Gulf trio "led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention", the official said on condition of anonymity, adding that dialogue was continuing.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

“It was done with a good intention, with a good heart. ... Right now, I’m fronting the money for Mickey to get him out of this emergency situation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

With good intention and often with some discomfort, they all ask me the same thing: How am I doing?

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

Not even the matriarchal link at the story’s center feels satisfying, its good intention strangled by the plotty chaos.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Dorothea had really behaved exceedingly well, she told Kate, and was not only appreciative of what had been done for her, but of the good intention that prompted the doing.

From Hope Benham A Story for Girls by Perry, Nora