mean to

Example Sentences

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In the short term, the NBA’s worst teams—whether they mean to be or not—have one last batch of potential saviors awaiting them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, Mr. Capron kept their demonstrations selective: “they do not mean to give any public exhibitions …” only, “private investigations of scientific persons and friends.”

From Literature

“Do you mean to tell me that for the past some odd days, it wasn’t you with whom I was discussing grooming tips?”

From Literature

“I guess I am, Mama,” I said, “but I didn’t mean to.”

From Literature

Grandpa wasn’t out of sight when Daisy said, “Jay Berry, do you mean to tell me that you lost my ribbons?”

From Literature