The majority leader's strategy of publicizing his intention was risky, multiple sources said.

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Despite these deterring factors, adding a level of intention and strategy to your giving can both satisfy your soul and amplify your impact.

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Education Minister Leighton Andrews, who is now in charge of the Welsh government's language policy, published a new strategy in March with the intention of encouraging people to speak Welsh, whatever their level of fluency.

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However, Strategy Analytics has noticed a notable decline in intention to buy Portable PCs and Macs.

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I've also indicated that after eight years -- some of those years in which we did not have, I think, either the resources or the strategy to get the job done -- it is my intention to finish the job.

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Labour supported the government's intention to tackle gang and youth violence but warned that spending cuts could undermine its strategy.

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