Intention
Meanings and phrases
intention
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; purpose; intent; aim; design
- (usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal
- an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out
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- In 2005, Faso announced his intention to run for governor.
- Kevin J. Johnston announced his intention to run in March 2018.
- He announced his intention to resign the position in November 1949.
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- Yoo boasted that he had no intention of stopping.
- The suspects had no intention of driving off.
- Thus, Castro had no intention to bow to the United States.
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- The company announced its intention to develop in China and India.
- In April, Boston announced its intention to acquire Xlumena, Inc..
- In 2009 Tresham Institute announced its intention to withdraw from Oakham.
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- In 2005, Faso announced his intention to run for governor.
- She was the first candidate to declare an intention to run.
- Kevin J. Johnston announced his intention to run in March 2018.
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- Gateshead Council's original intention was that the site would be taken up for a major employment use.
- It was finished in 1927 with the original intention of having it become a dormitory for boarding students.
- As such, Fox's original intention to air "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" in the Monday 8:00 p.m.
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- On 8 August, Pitman-Avery and McCulloch announced their intention to leave the band.
- In February 2011 they announced their intention to lease a large office in Edinburgh.
- In April 2018, Lancashire Police announced their intention to withdraw from the NWMPG.
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- In 2013, Watson announced her intention to retire.
- In March 2008 she announced her intention to appeal to overturn the ban.
- On December 15, 2017, Kelly announced her intention to run for governor of Kansas.
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- In 2013, Watson announced her intention to retire.
- In October 2018, Lawrence announced his intention to retire in January 2019.
- In May 2001, Bennett announced his intention to retire following the 2002 season.
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- Os Belenenses, he declared his intention to leave the "Estádio José Alvalade".
- Mayor Jim Watson had declared his intention to run for re-election in early 2017.
- Upon taking the mayor's seat, Lapham declared his intention to serve only one term.
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- The filmmaker went on to do other films with the intention of making "Escape" later.
- Swamiji throws powder on him with an intention of making him invisible but John turns to a small tiny little being.
- During the two weeks of recording, four songs were put on tape, with the intention of making two seven-inch singles.
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- Despite his early interest in art, he had no intention of becoming an artist.
- He attended Hamilton College in New York with the intention of becoming a writer.
- In 1966 moved to Rome with the express intention of becoming a costume designer for the cinema.
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- The table below lists nationwide voting intention estimates.
- Numerous opinion polls have been done by many different pollsters to gauge the voting intention of the electorate.
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- Following his release, Sonando stated his intention to clear his name of the remaining charges.
- He stated his intention to resume studies for his HBO qualification alongside his football career.
- The next year, he stated his intention not to separate families as a result of "a change of masters".
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- He announced his intention to resign the position in November 1949.
- After their return, Guard announced his intention to resign from the group.
- On September 25, 2015, Boehner announced his intention to resign as speaker.
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- Os Belenenses, he declared his intention to leave the "Estádio José Alvalade".
- On 8 August, Pitman-Avery and McCulloch announced their intention to leave the band.
- This exit for her character was created after Jameson announced her intention to leave the show.
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- On June 7, 2015, Wilson announced his intention to seek the leadership of the NS NDP at the party's 2016 leadership convention.
- Stanhope announced his intention to seek election as the United States President in the 2008 election on the Libertarian Party ticket.
- On December 7, 2004, Spitzer announced his intention to seek the Democratic nomination for the 2006 election for Governor of New York.
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- Eiji Tsuburaya had a stated intention to move the Godzilla series in a lighter direction.
- Zia's stated intention was to "eradicate the scourge of interest" on loans and securities, and create an "interest-free economy".
- Gaitan expressed concern that this would "kill almost every reply channel", despite that being the stated intention of the action.
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- The Honda Capa was designed with the intention of creating a car that was to be the best size for town driving.
- Both countries went through economic reforms and privatisations, with the intention of creating a market economy.
- The quarry's workshops at Gilfach Ddu were purchased by the Gwynedd County Council with the intention of creating a Country Park.
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- The move signals the government's intention to make science and technology a development priority.
- Benito Mussolini had frequently proclaimed his intention to make the entire Mediterranean "Mare Nostrum".
- Horn said "It was never anyone's intention to make the (child-care) program a drawing card from other school districts.
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- In May 2005, Irvine announced his intention to stand for president of the Scottish Rugby Union.
- In March 2007, Bird announced his intention to stand for election to the post of Mayor of London as an independent candidate.
- The situation led pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva, one of Russia's top athletes, to announce her intention to stand for ARAF President to resolve the crisis.
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- In 1920 it was the intention to create a children's playground as well as a small ice rink.
- She also started the Mithu Alur Foundation with the intention to create an inclusive village model in Maharashtra.
- Simpkins v Pays Simpkins v Pays [1955] 1 WLR 975 is a precedent case on intention to create legal relations in the English law of contract.