I have no intention to be/of being kicked out of my own home.

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I have no intention to be/of being kicked out of my own home.

Can both "to be" and "of being" be used in this sentence?
 

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Interesting. It would be useful to explain why. Could you comment on the reason, please?
 
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It's a pattern. "intention" in such sentences* is usually followed by "of" +"-ing". It is not followed by "to" + infinitive.
I have no intention of giving up.✅
I have no intention to give up.
❌
We had every intention of leaving.
✅
We have every intention to leave
. ❌

* Note that in other sentences, "intention" can be followed by "to" + infinitive. For example, "His intention was to broker peace". However, note the pattern difference.
 

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However, note the pattern difference.
Thank you very much.
However, I don't see any difference or any difference in the pattern and the meaning, I don't see any reason actually. Do you mean if I use the words I/you/ he/she etc. / have/has the intention the . . . -ing form has to follow?
 
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Thank you.
I think the same is true of the expression with the intention, right?

Business bids are made with the intention of trying to win a contract -
is this a possible example?
 
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Yes, but "business bids" is not very natural. Try perhaps "In business, bids are made ...etc".
Otherwise, the sentence works.
 
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