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
Every surgeon will readily admit that, were it possible to secure union by first intention in all cases of wounds, then it would be impossible for either septic�mia or py�mia to occur in surgical practice.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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