first intention
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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"Our first intention is to own our destiny," he said.
From Reuters • Sep. 10, 2022
Admittedly my first intention was maybe more of a navel-gazy, poetic film about design and what happens when you commoditize air-conditioned square feet.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2022
My first intention was to only keep the subscription long enough to watch that one concert, but I ended up really enjoying the service.
From The Verge • Apr. 13, 2021
“The first intention was to use the building as an eating area for our clients,” Mitchell told the Times-Republican .
From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2017
The 39 king’s first intention was to throw a floating bridge over the stream, but the attempt was no sooner made than it was found to be rendered hopeless by the rapidity of the current.
From The Pictorial Press Its Origin and Progress by Jackson, Mason
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