When using "with the intention of" at the beginning of a sentence, add a comma after the introductory phrase.
When using "with the intention of" at the beginning of a sentence, add a comma after the introductory phrase.
With the intention of gaining additional market share, the chief executive officer decided to implement a new strategy.
With the intention of gaining additional market share the chief executive officer...
In the middle of a sentence, commas are generally unnecessary.
No one starts a new career with the intention of failing.
However, there are particular situations where commas are required in mid-sentence. For example, use them to create a parenthetical feel, clarify, add emphasis, or signal a strong interruption:
They implemented a new method, with the intention of obtaining reliable results, by using this application software.
Note that we use a comma before and after the phrase. At the end of a sentence, the period replaces the comma.
They implemented a new method that reduces random errors and increases the reliability of the measurement, with the intention of obtaining reliable results.
Use also commas to add a series of phrases or gerunds.
They had a meeting with the intention of reaching a consensus, reducing the current levels of unemployment, and preventing conflicts.
Follow the same comma strategy with these compound prepositions, which typically have a gerund as their object:
- With the aim of
- With a view to
- For the purpose of/With the purpose of
