have no intention of
idiom
: to not plan or want to (do something)
He said he loved her, but he actually had no intention of marrying her.
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The Saudis, Egyptians, Jordanians and Emiratis have no intention of being portrayed as helping Israel in any way, shape or form, particularly when there’s no prospects for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations over a two-state solution.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The Red Sox seemingly have no intention of moving Devers.
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Claims of scare tactics, manipulation and preying on victims
Scammers have no intention of helping the victims.
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However, it would be believed that the Chiefs have no intention of letting Smith test free agency.
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Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
The Red Sox seemingly have no intention of moving Devers.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Claims of scare tactics, manipulation and preying on victims
Scammers have no intention of helping the victims.
—Rachel Hale, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
However, it would be believed that the Chiefs have no intention of letting Smith test free agency.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for have no intention of
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“Have no intention of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20no%20intention%20of. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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