dead set

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phrase

: firmly determined

The mayor was dead set against[=strongly opposed to] the plan.

She was dead set on[=completely certain about] going to college.

set against

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verb

set against; setting against; sets against

: feeling strongly that one does not want (something) or will not do (something)

Everyone was set against going.

He was dead set against the deal.

Examples of dead set in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Phrase

Some real-estate experts contend, however, that institutions shelling out millions to underwrite a property are already dead set on recouping their investments. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026

The Offspring are dead set on making history — in a rather unusual way. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026

Verb

That’s all set against hardwood flooring, daybed trundles, queen or king beds, some with a private deck. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

With Andrew Louis at the helm once again, and a gripping narrative set against the vibrant cultural landscape of Madurai, season 2 takes the franchise to new heights. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for dead set

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• binet
• briquette
• brunet
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• burette