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
“My first intention … was to reach out and apologize,” he said, adding that he recognized that people would be offended by the photo.
From Washington Times • Feb. 2, 2019
Finding themselves, contrary to their first intention, located within the New England patent, they applied through their solicitor in England to Gorges for a grant, and in 1623 they obtained it.
From Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast by Drake, Samuel Adams
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