have every intention of

phrase

: to plan or want to (do something) : to intend to (do something)
We have every intention of continuing with this project, whatever the cost.

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Because the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have every intention of repeating as NBA Finals winners the second time around. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026 Barring something unforeseen, the Spurs and Wembanyama have every intention of making that happen over the regular season’s final 16 contests. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Mar. 2026 Scherzer appears to have every intention of continuing to pitch, and the Blue Jays have a fairly clear need for at least one more starter. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 But our guys have every intention of winning all 10 games that are on our schedule right now. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025 Good morning, The Padres have every intention of bolstering their offense via trade this month. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025 China and India are being followed by Indonesia, and countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Guyana have every intention of boosting their oil and gas production. The Editors, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025 While the Assad regime is now on the ash heap of history, Syria is still very much a state in turmoil, tugged in different directions by competing foreign powers that have every intention of keeping their influence. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024 Unfortunately, the Peacekeepers, led by the despicable Scorpius, have every intention of stopping that from happening. Will Harris, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023

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“Have every intention of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20every%20intention%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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