letter of intent
noun phrase
: a written statement of the intention to enter into a formal agreement
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Blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada signed with Napier’s Gators in December 2022 but was released from his letter of intent after an eight-figure NIL dispute.
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The three-star prospect signed a letter of intent to attend and play for Utah in December 2022, picking the Utes over offers from 11 major programs — including USC and Washington.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Property owners would still be allowed to list their property for lease during the program, but they would be required to sign a letter of intent to remove the property from the market during the program partnership.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
The memorandum of agreement is a non-binding letter of intent save for the exclusivity provision.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
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Matt Baker, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The three-star prospect signed a letter of intent to attend and play for Utah in December 2022, picking the Utes over offers from 11 major programs — including USC and Washington.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Property owners would still be allowed to list their property for lease during the program, but they would be required to sign a letter of intent to remove the property from the market during the program partnership.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
The memorandum of agreement is a non-binding letter of intent save for the exclusivity provision.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Letter of intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letter%20of%20intent. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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