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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As well as sales agents, Meissner is intent on making EFM a hub for other folks in the film industry.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
This especially applies to my daughters and pervasive transgender ideology that seems intent on erasing them.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
However, Justin Papadakis, USL Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer, said in a statement that the USL remains intent on bringing a team to the city, but pointed out that the location of a venue would be key.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
As a result, Tampa Bay seems intent on not allowing Coen to strengthen his new staff with coaches who were instrumental in his success with the Buccaneers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Feb. 2025
This especially applies to my daughters and pervasive transgender ideology that seems intent on erasing them.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
However, Justin Papadakis, USL Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer, said in a statement that the USL remains intent on bringing a team to the city, but pointed out that the location of a venue would be key.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
As a result, Tampa Bay seems intent on not allowing Coen to strengthen his new staff with coaches who were instrumental in his success with the Buccaneers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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