But many say the good intentions have backfired.

Perhaps because Khachaturian did not include a dedication or program notes, his intentions backfired.

Karr shot surgically, searing off extremities, trying to wound rather than kill, but his noble intentions backfired.

Perfectionists are especially prone to have their intentions backfire in this way.

In the world of images, Route 443 stands as an example of how intentions can backfire.

If parents try to force their own agendas onto their children's book clubs, their good intentions may backfire.

Helping your children choose careers without having your good intentions backfire can require patience and restraint.

Despite wanting what was best for her daughter, her good intentions backfired.

Sometimes, though, good intentions backfire.

Of course, a matchmaker's good intentions can backfire.