intended

Example Sentences

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He started wearing them in 2022 or so and last year intended to retire them because they can be cumbersome to travel with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

How do you advocate for yourself without coming across as whiny or dragging a coworker into the conversation when they probably never intended to reveal their salary?

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In mid-2024, Jonathan learned that his father intended to change his will to establish a foundation for people in need, the judge’s report said, citing WhatsApp messages reviewed by the police.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"The fact that these flights are visible through open-source tracking tools suggests they are intended to deter attempts to break the oil blockade and apply pressure on the Cuban government," Janes told BBC Verify.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The letter need not be long, for it was simply intended to let the steward know how much salary she was owed.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood