📝 Future in the Past Examples: 100+ Sentences for Past Intentions

1. I was going to call you, but I forgot.
2. She was going to study abroad, but her plans changed.
3. They were going to buy a new car, but they decided to save money.
4. He was going to complain, but he stayed quiet.
5. We were going to watch a movie, but the power went out.
6. I was going to apply for that job, but the deadline passed.
7. She was going to tell him the truth, but she lost her courage.
8. They were going to move to Canada, but the visa was refused.
9. He was going to propose, but he got cold feet.
10. We were going to renovate the kitchen, but the budget was too tight.

11. It was going to be a great day, but then it rained.
12. The company was going to launch a new product, but the market crashed.
13. The car was going to break down any minute, so we pulled over.
14. The match was going to be cancelled, but the weather cleared.
15. She was going to cry, but she held back her tears.
16. The project was going to fail, but the new manager saved it.
17. I knew it was going to be a long night.
18. The situation was going to get worse before it got better.
19. The party was going to be a disaster, but everyone had fun.
20. They were going to lose the game, but they scored in the last minute.

21. He said he would arrive at 6 PM.
22. She promised she would never be late again.
23. They knew they would win the championship.
24. I told you it would rain!
25. She said she would think about it.
26. He promised he would help me move.
27. They announced they would open a new branch.
28. The doctor said she would feel better in a few days.
29. He mentioned he would be out of town next week.
30. She said she would send me the file by Friday.

31. Every Sunday, we would visit my grandmother.
32. When I was a child, I would read comics for hours.
33. He would always bring flowers on their anniversary.
34. In those days, people would write letters instead of emails.
35. Every summer, we would swim in the lake.
36. She would sing in the shower every morning.
37. After dinner, my father would tell us stories.
38. On rainy days, we would play cards by the fire.
39. Every Friday, they would go to the market together.
40. He would walk to school no matter the weather.

41. I was about to leave when the phone rang.
42. She was about to fall asleep when the alarm went off.
43. They were about to give up when they found the solution.
44. He was about to answer the question when the bell rang.
45. We were about to start eating when the doorbell rang.
46. The movie was about to begin, so we hurried inside.
47. I was about to send the email when I noticed a typo.
48. She was about to sign the contract when she changed her mind.
49. They were about to board the plane when their flight was cancelled.
50. He was about to cross the street when the light turned red.
51. I was about to take a sip of coffee when I dropped the cup.
52. The team was about to celebrate when the referee blew the whistle.
53. She was about to answer the phone when it stopped ringing.
54. We were about to sit down when the waiter said the table was taken.
55. He was about to confess when his friend interrupted him.

56. I was supposed to meet her at the station, but I got lost.
57. She was supposed to call me, but she never did.
58. They were supposed to arrive by noon.
59. He was supposed to finish the report by Friday.
60. We were supposed to be there at 8 PM.
61. The students were supposed to submit their essays yesterday.
62. I was supposed to be on holiday this week.
63. She was supposed to pick up the kids from school.
64. They were supposed to sign the contract last Monday.
65. He was supposed to take his medicine twice a day.

66. The flight was due to arrive at 6 PM.
67. The train was due to depart in ten minutes.
68. The president was due to speak at the summit.
69. The storm was due to hit the coast by midnight.
70. The results were due to be published in June.

71. I wasn't going to tell him, but he insisted.
72. She wouldn't listen to any advice.
73. He wasn't about to accept such a low offer.
74. They were never going to finish on time.
75. The train was about to depart when we ran onto the platform.
76. I was supposed to meet her, but I got stuck in traffic.
77. I would never have guessed that outcome.
78. She wasn't supposed to know about the surprise.
79. We weren't going to say anything, but the news leaked.
80. They wouldn't have believed it if they hadn't seen it.
81. He wasn't going to apologise, no matter what.
82. I was just about to text you when you called.
83. The plane wasn't due to land for another hour.
84. She was supposed to be here at nine.
85. I told him I would think about it, but I had already decided.
86. They promised they would send the documents by post.
87. I was about to give up, but something told me to keep going.
88. He was going to leave early, but he stayed until the end.
89. She was about to burst into tears, but she smiled instead.
90. We were going to take the train, but we drove instead.
91. I was to meet the director at ten, but he cancelled.
92. The team was due to announce the results on Monday.
93. They were about to sell the house when they got a better offer.
94. I would often sit by the window and watch the rain.
95. She was supposed to be on stage, but she was sick.
96. He said he would call me back, but he never did.
97. I was going to write a long email, but I kept it short.
98. The bridge was about to collapse, so they closed it.
99. We were supposed to leave at dawn, but we overslept.
100. I knew it would be the last time I saw him.