- present participle of intend.
intending
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of intending
Example Sentences
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He started Arcee in 2023 with Jacob Solawetz and Brian Benedict, not intending to build a foundation model.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
McColgan was always intending to give herself every chance of making it to the start line in Glasgow, and every chance of competing in front of a home crowd.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Another resident spoke of downloading a smartphone app to track decibel levels throughout the day, intending to document the noise of the coaster screams and report any violations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
That paper gain was a financial curse for families intending to stay put: While real income remained flat, tax bills went up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
She wondered if he was dreaming of her without even really intending to do it.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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