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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Italy's Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani stated in an interview with Il Messaggero that the EU remains open to negotiations and is intent on avoiding a trade war with the U.S, but will respond with these substantial tariffs if a deal with the U.S. fails to materialize.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
But lately, the northwest suburb seems to be intent on grabbing more than just professional football teams from Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both of whom are Democrats running as independents, are intent on keeping Mamdani out of the mayor’s office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, intent on the return of grandchildren, including those born to mothers in detention and illegally adopted.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
But lately, the northwest suburb seems to be intent on grabbing more than just professional football teams from Chicago.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both of whom are Democrats running as independents, are intent on keeping Mamdani out of the mayor’s office.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, intent on the return of grandchildren, including those born to mothers in detention and illegally adopted.
—Julia M. Klein, The Atlantic, 11 July 2025
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 21 Jul. 2025.
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