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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Townsend is intent on returning to a normal, quiet life back in Cleveland, though the threat of what happened on that mission casts a shadow over his ambitions.
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 July 2024
Waters was intent on making Biden’s successes as president more evident and Trump’s failings plain.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Thus, the Republican Party in Nebraska is intent on changing the rules.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
So should the great majority of this country’s voters.
— Harris Factor, Columbia
Post-debate rationalizing
The Democratic Party has struck an iceberg, and the captain is intent on telling everyone that his ship is unsinkable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
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Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 10 July 2024
Waters was intent on making Biden’s successes as president more evident and Trump’s failings plain.
—Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Thus, the Republican Party in Nebraska is intent on changing the rules.
—Aron Solomon, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
So should the great majority of this country’s voters.
— Harris Factor, Columbia
Post-debate rationalizing
The Democratic Party has struck an iceberg, and the captain is intent on telling everyone that his ship is unsinkable.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 July 2024
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 26 Jul. 2024.
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