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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The question is whether these political realities can be mined for laughs, but Delpy seems too intent on proving a point to turn Meet the Barbarians into a humorous affair.
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
Trump is intent on casting Harris as an out-of-touch liberal and even Marxist, tying her to her past statements on immigration and other issues, as well as to her support for Biden’s economic policies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
In August, the singer shared multiple messages across her social media accounts, setting boundaries with fans who were intent on invading her personal space.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
Many projects are intent on easing the transition of financial institutions into Web3, offering crypto trading, financing and custody services to institutions.
—Deng Chao, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
Trump is intent on casting Harris as an out-of-touch liberal and even Marxist, tying her to her past statements on immigration and other issues, as well as to her support for Biden’s economic policies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024
In August, the singer shared multiple messages across her social media accounts, setting boundaries with fans who were intent on invading her personal space.
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 9 Sep. 2024
Many projects are intent on easing the transition of financial institutions into Web3, offering crypto trading, financing and custody services to institutions.
—Deng Chao, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
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