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letter of intent

British

noun

a letter indicating that the writer has the serious intention of doing something, such as signing a contract in the circumstances specified. It does not constitute either a promise or a contract

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USA Rare Earth rose 8% Monday after securing a nonbinding letter of intent for $1.6 billion in federal financing and raising an additional $1.5 billion in equity.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

On Saturday, the Boise, Idaho-based company said it has signed a letter of intent to acquire an advanced semiconductor manufacturing fabrication site from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

He said the termination now calls into question the previously signed letter of intent.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Edison football player Devyn Blake signs his letter of intent for Sacramento State.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

I recently signed a letter of intent to play baseball at a prestigious college.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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