intending
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of intending
Example Sentences
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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
Santa Clara County officials said they weren’t notified last year when the federal government, intending to build a facility for U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Clarke said his players are still angry at what they did - or didn't do - in Germany two years ago and are intending on using it as fuel.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
After initially intending to remain fully online, Everlane opened a physical store in Soho in 2017, and later added 10 more locations around the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
I crouch next to the shaft of light she dropped and pick up the flashlight, intending to just grab it and keep running, but in its glow I see her face.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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