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[in-tent] / ɪnˈtɛnt /


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The State Department says they must demonstrate "your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/ or your ability to pay all costs of the trip".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The production increase is largely viewed by analysts as a statement of intent because the impact on global markets is expected to remain limited until flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Apple needs to “evolve Siri into an agent that understands intent, retrieves context, calls apps and completes workflows,” Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan wrote in a note last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Details were sparse at the time, arriving in the form of non-binding letters of intent with nine companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

There is no wind yet, but their intent is clear.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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