1.   At least, that was his original intention.

2.   I am looking for some one - at least, that was the original intention.

3.   My original intention was merely to sell the cards quietly for the best possible price.

4.   My original intention was that the entire Unit should participate in the debate ... Just a moment.

5.   The original intention behind the research was to measure the effect on the individual worker of variations in the work conditions.

6.   The original intention was that Cramlington would be a free-standing newtown with a full range of shopping services.

7.   The original intention was that the client teams would be leaderless, but in some cases this has proved to be impractical.

8.   The original intention was that they should replace the Milnes cars which were worn out.

9.   The original intention was to hive off assembly operations to sub-contractors.