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letter of intent
noun phrase
: a written statement of the intention to enter into a formal agreement
Examples of letter of intent in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The transaction follows the signature of a letter of intent announced in April of this year.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 5 July 2024
Lakefront signed a letter of intent to buy the brewery, but the sale will need final approval from a bankruptcy judge; Public Craft Brewing Company filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2024
Ochs said his clients anticipate a non-binding letter of intent soon from a serious purchaser.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2024
For that building, Hawkins Cos. sought to build 120 units ranging from studios to three-bedroom units and a roughly 2,000-square-foot commercial space for use by a coffee shop, bakery, cafe, retail shop or something similar, according to the original letter of intent submitted in March 2023.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 6 May 2024
Los Alamitos High cornerback Isaiah Rubin, who had previously committed to the Trojans, also signed his letter of intent on Wednesday.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 7 Feb. 2024
He was released from his letter of intent by Arizona and likely will stay home, giving the Huskies one local signee in this class.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
The letter of intent has not been previously reported.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2023
Because of Calipari’s departure, the signees could request a release from their national letter of intent and explore other options.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 8 Apr. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1941, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near letter of intent
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“Letter of intent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/letter%20of%20intent. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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letter of intent
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