have every intention of
idiom
: to plan or want to (do something) : to intend to (do something)
We have every intention of continuing with this project, whatever the cost.
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Scherzer appears to have every intention of continuing to pitch, and the Blue Jays have a fairly clear need for at least one more starter.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But our guys have every intention of winning all 10 games that are on our schedule right now.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Good morning, The Padres have every intention of bolstering their offense via trade this month.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
China and India are being followed by Indonesia, and countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Guyana have every intention of boosting their oil and gas production.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
While the Assad regime is now on the ash heap of history, Syria is still very much a state in turmoil, tugged in different directions by competing foreign powers that have every intention of keeping their influence.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, the Peacekeepers, led by the despicable Scorpius, have every intention of stopping that from happening.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Fit with Lillard: The Blazers have every intention of re-signing Grant, assuming that Lillard also returns.
—Afentres, oregonlive, 12 May 2023
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
But our guys have every intention of winning all 10 games that are on our schedule right now.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
Good morning, The Padres have every intention of bolstering their offense via trade this month.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
China and India are being followed by Indonesia, and countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Guyana have every intention of boosting their oil and gas production.
—The Editors, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
While the Assad regime is now on the ash heap of history, Syria is still very much a state in turmoil, tugged in different directions by competing foreign powers that have every intention of keeping their influence.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Unfortunately, the Peacekeepers, led by the despicable Scorpius, have every intention of stopping that from happening.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 20 Oct. 2023
Fit with Lillard: The Blazers have every intention of re-signing Grant, assuming that Lillard also returns.
—Afentres, oregonlive, 12 May 2023
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“Have every intention of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20every%20intention%20of. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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