Sentence examples for intention to step up from inspiring English sources
The new attacks underscored NATO's declared intention to step up the pressures on Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi to abandon power and flee into exile.
With all sides denying any intention to step up the violence, the attacks did not seem to signal the unraveling of a peace plan that despite strong American pressure has moved ahead haltingly and with very little trust.
SHANGHAI, July 3 — Chinese authorities have announced their intention to step up their efforts to police and control the Internet and other communications technologies, including instant messaging and cellphones.
The Islamic State, which claimed responsibility for the attacks through its Aamaq news agency, signaled in December its intention to step up attacks on Christians when a suicide bombing at a major Cairo church killed at least 28 people.
Ms Sturgeon also signalled the Scottish government's intention to step up its action against domestic abuse, by consulting on the introduction of a new specific criminal offence of committing domestic abuse.
To step up with the intention of being a leader would be considered bad manners and presumptuous.
It's time for Hillary Clinton to step up and declare her 2016 intentions.
"Our intention was, and we were ready, right up to the moment of the performance, for her to step up onstage," Portnow said.
"Our intention was, and we were ready, right up to the moment of the performance, for her to step up onstage," Portnow added.
