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as in to plan
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
an aspiring entrepreneur who intends to revolutionize the biotech industry
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as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
lawyers for both sides argued for days about what was intended by a particular phrase in the law
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Recent Examples of intend
On Zibanejad’s tying goal at the 11:41 mark of the second period, Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood backhanded a pass behind the net along the boards intended for Cody Ceci.
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that Israel had intelligence that pro-Palestinian groups abroad intended to harm Israelis in cities in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and other countries.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
German’s father intended to pick them up in an hour or two, after he was done with his afternoon errands.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew, closed her bid with appeals to unity and a focus on policies intended to strengthen the economy and the middle class.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Netanyahu’s office said in a statement that Israel had intelligence that pro-Palestinian groups abroad intended to harm Israelis in cities in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium and other countries.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
German’s father intended to pick them up in an hour or two, after he was done with his afternoon errands.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024
Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden withdrew, closed her bid with appeals to unity and a focus on policies intended to strengthen the economy and the middle class.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group plans to continue to hold discussions with industry players into next year.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Make sure to plan some all-day sits during this window.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Collins has introduced several changes meant to monetize the business, including subscriptions, organized live events, and bringing back physical copies of the paper and its television parody, the Onion News Network.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, if green agents get pushed out of the profession, that will mean fewer opportunities for the pros to take advantage of them.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The team hoped the animals could particularly help within bringing to the surface vital, fertilizing microorganisms such as endosymbiotic rhizobial bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Scientists hope a new telescope will have the potential to see deeper into the solar system.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the downstairs ballroom, Guadagnino embraces his two co-stars, signifying their close relationship.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Similarly, Harris will also be holding her final campaign event in the state, signifying the critical role the state plays in securing the presidency.Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Their agreement contemplated alternative dispute mechanisms, including arbitration, to resolve any contractual conflict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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The alternative is a future too abhorrent for even the most dystopian imaginations at WIRED to contemplate.Katie Drummond, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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The merger implies a current equity value of Huture at $1.0 billion prior to closing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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During the election, a political advertisement falsely implied Vick supported Amendment 80.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Ordinary suburban houses are filled with electronic devices and equipment that can sometimes emit electromagnetic noise at exactly the frequencies that radio telescopes aim to detect.The Physics arXiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Lines spoken in Mandarin appear white, while yellow denotes Yunnan dialect.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
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Even the word ‘hurricane’ comes from Huracán, a Taino and Mayan word denoting the god of wind.Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Intend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intend. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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