Sentence examples for intent on upholding from inspiring English sources

But nothing deflates a thriving club scene like repeated unheralded visits by a local constabulary intent on upholding "social order".

But Judge Gomez was intent on upholding French law, which largely prohibits the display of Nazi insignia.

The behaviour of certain individuals associated with Harlequins last April, and some still involved with the club now, has been bad enough, but the appeal hearing last week bore more resemblance to a kangaroo court than an independent body intent on upholding the principles of justice.

Be damned other luxuries, I was intent on upholding the values of all good hippies raised on hormone-free milk and spelt cakes.

The measure was viewed by many as a turning point after years of conflict between federal authorities intent on upholding the nation's drug laws and states where medical marijuana had been made legal.

The curb on Justice Department spending was viewed at the time as a turning point after years of conflict between federal authorities intent on upholding the nation's drug laws and states where medical marijuana had been made legal.

As the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child approaches, the organization said the outcome document's insistence on upholding the rights of all indigenous children was in keeping with the spirit and intent of the CRC.

Over the past year, we've established a history of industry firsts, and the addition of Cinemax is evidence of our intent to uphold this swift innovative pace".

The justice's clear intent to uphold the act comes in some contrast to his votes in recent years to strike down, on First Amendment grounds, a federal ban on dogfighting videos, a California ban on the sale of violent video games and a jury verdict against funeral picketers.

Scalia, in particular, appeared intent on overturning the decades-old precedent upholding the legality of fair share fees.

He is intent on avoiding another one.