Sentence examples for intention had from inspiring English sources

The intention had been to kill him.

That is, the intention had been to go camping there.

She had told the police her intention had been to use the toxin to kill herself.

McMillan said that his initial intention had been to take pictures of Ruscha's wife, Danna.

Her intention had been to start the performance at twilight, "a contemplative moment".

Her intention had been to retire early, as Philip was some years older than her.

Though Choi's intention had been reconciliatory, unfortunately South Korea saw it as treasonous.

Goodwill said the government's intention had always been to prioritise the youngest.

Pellington told me that his intention had been to portray a "shameful, alienated, picked-upon child".

He said that parkour hadn't changed much, since he started it, but his intention had become more specific.

The DfE said its "sole intention had been to put robust and verified figures in the public domain".