intent on

Example Sentences

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Despite this recent expansion of the statute, the court seems intent on returning to a narrow interpretation.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The animal, known as BEY03F, seems intent on making history over and over again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I watched a movie called “The International,” which focused on an Interpol investigation of a bank that primarily served groups intent on overthrowing existing governments.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The charges include the suppression of intelligence, with prosecutors alleging the defendants were intent on destabilising the state and failed to disclose information that could have helped prevent terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I’d been so intent on getting the floor that I hadn’t given a thought to what I should say.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman