intent on/upon (something)
idiom
: giving all of one's attention and effort to a specific task or goal
She seems intent on destroying our credibility.
They were intent on their work.
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Plantevigne arrived in New Orleans in 1909, excited to begin his vocation and intent on celebrating Mass at St. Dominic’s in New Orleans.
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Darryl Barthé, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Conversely, the last thing someone intent on derailing a democracy wants is a thoughtful electorate.
—Rick Steves, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
As for Ramsey, the Dolphins shrugged off April questions about a potential reconciliation and appear intent on trying to trade him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Darryl Barthé, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Conversely, the last thing someone intent on derailing a democracy wants is a thoughtful electorate.
—Rick Steves, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
As for Ramsey, the Dolphins shrugged off April questions about a potential reconciliation and appear intent on trying to trade him.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for intent on/upon (something)
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“Intent on/upon (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intent%20on%2Fupon%20%28something%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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