as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
a bride-to-be bent on having the perfect wedding
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Adjective
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Sophie Hart, who added 10 points, gave the Gophers their first lead since early in the third quarter with a determined drop-step to the basket for a short bank shot with 18 seconds left.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of just being happy to be here, though, Miami was intent on making the most of it.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Uthmeier’s political committee, Keep Florida Clean, was intent on defeating the recreational marijuana amendment on the 2024 ballot — a key political priority for DeSantis that election.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So far this season, Arsenal have appeared resolute in their bid to last the distance.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Baking director Peter Edris is a 27-year baker who leads the kitchen in a calm but resolute manner.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Analysts say his decisive mandate could give him room to pursue reforms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Half-winger, pure showman, Hazard would not always contribute a decisive goal or assist for Chelsea.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With good reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the $200 million film could become the studio’s first original blockbuster.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The actor expressed her satisfaction that the story of Sarah and Hagar is given a positive portrayal since that’s not always been the case.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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