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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Rather, it is being used to impugn Baldoni's character and demonstrate malicious intent on his part.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
James constantly pushed his teams to trade future draft picks to improve in the short-term, while Curry — the most unselfish superstar of this generation — is intent on caretaking the organization even after he’s gone.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Everett Eissenstat, a former Trump administration official and a partner at the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, said Mr. Trump was intent on following through on his campaign promises, including some form of tariffs.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The Texans entered 2024 intent on taking the next step, on climbing into contention in the crowded AFC.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
James constantly pushed his teams to trade future draft picks to improve in the short-term, while Curry — the most unselfish superstar of this generation — is intent on caretaking the organization even after he’s gone.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Everett Eissenstat, a former Trump administration official and a partner at the law firm Squire Patton Boggs, said Mr. Trump was intent on following through on his campaign promises, including some form of tariffs.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
The Texans entered 2024 intent on taking the next step, on climbing into contention in the crowded AFC.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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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 2 Feb. 2025.
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