Examples of well-intentioned in a Sentence
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Pierce and Campbell conceded the legislation was well-intentioned in cracking down on puppy mills but urged the house to delay consideration until next year’s budget session when the Board of Animal Health could be properly funded.
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John Tuohy, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
The Daily Mail reported that Macron’s attempt to hold Camilla’s hand — however well-intentioned — could constitute a breach of protocol.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The Captain implicitly questions the extent of that solidarity, rebuking any sort of American sympathy, no matter how well-intentioned.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
During his Wednesday testimony, Schiller repeatedly defended Apple’s response to the judge’s order as well-intentioned to allow more competition while protecting the privacy and security of users.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Teaching financial literacy to high school students may be well-intentioned, but a policymaker must consider implementation.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
While well-intentioned, the success of these initiatives can vary widely depending on how thoughtfully they’re constructed and monitored.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
And even if the information is well-intentioned, women should always do their own vetting — the consequences of bad advice are too grave to put one’s health in the hands of an influencer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
John Tuohy, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
The Daily Mail reported that Macron’s attempt to hold Camilla’s hand — however well-intentioned — could constitute a breach of protocol.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024
The Captain implicitly questions the extent of that solidarity, rebuking any sort of American sympathy, no matter how well-intentioned.
—Terry Nguyen, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024
During his Wednesday testimony, Schiller repeatedly defended Apple’s response to the judge’s order as well-intentioned to allow more competition while protecting the privacy and security of users.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 23 May 2024
Teaching financial literacy to high school students may be well-intentioned, but a policymaker must consider implementation.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 21 May 2024
While well-intentioned, the success of these initiatives can vary widely depending on how thoughtfully they’re constructed and monitored.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Please know my heart (literally and figuratively) was well-intentioned.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
And even if the information is well-intentioned, women should always do their own vetting — the consequences of bad advice are too grave to put one’s health in the hands of an influencer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Well-intentioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-intentioned. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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