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Intensive Intent

I've noticed recently a trend of improper expression use. Particularly, the expression "for all intents and purposes." For some reason I guess a number of people are hearing it as "for all intensive purposes" and writing it accordingly. Sure, they sound close, but "for all intensive purposes" really doesn't make much sense.


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Title: Intensive Intent
Date posted: 29 12 08 - 23:55
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