- present participle of intend.
intending
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of intending
Example Sentences
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Santa Clara County officials said they weren’t notified last year when the federal government, intending to build a facility for U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
After initially intending to remain fully online, Everlane opened a physical store in Soho in 2017, and later added 10 more locations around the country.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The Information Commissioner's Office said it was not intending to start a criminal investigation "at this time", but added: "We continue to remind all healthcare organisations about the importance of keeping patient data secure."
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Nobody was intending to pre-empt the New Jersey state gaming commission,” he says.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“Because rootwork takes intent. And all I’m intending to do is make myself a drink, not throw hexes or fix somebody’s condition.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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