Example Sentences

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Anoka had been intending to serve a green goddess dressing she’d made with almond yogurt for lunch, but just learned one of the guests is allergic to nuts.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Robins had been intending to vote Remain but had changed her mind during the campaign.

From The Guardian • Nov. 6, 2016

It is possible he had been intending to hand out his CV to shops and businesses in search of a job, police said.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2013

Reyes was selected to the National League All-Star team and had been intending to go to the game Tuesday in Anaheim, Calif., even though he was not at full strength.

From New York Times • Jul. 11, 2010

Throughout that time he had been intending to alter the name over the window, but had never quite got to the point of doing it.

From "1984" by George Orwell