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Recent Examples of hell-bent
Parsons is hell-bent to put on a show with the whole country watching all the way up to the owners suite.
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Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
They were ambushed, and Pauline was killed by stray gunfire from marauding mobsters hell-bent on killing Buford.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
While a new generation of young singer-songwriters encroaches on country music’s old guard by the day, the Texas barnstormer has found his footing with a fan base hell-bent on capturing every moment Myers affords them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The co-owner of Coopers Chase, Ian Ventham (David Tennant), is hell-bent on selling the property to developers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
They were ambushed, and Pauline was killed by stray gunfire from marauding mobsters hell-bent on killing Buford.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
While a new generation of young singer-songwriters encroaches on country music’s old guard by the day, the Texas barnstormer has found his footing with a fan base hell-bent on capturing every moment Myers affords them.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The co-owner of Coopers Chase, Ian Ventham (David Tennant), is hell-bent on selling the property to developers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
Adjective
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More than anything, O’Leary is intent on branding himself a champion of capitalism.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The members of NewJeans had originally seemed intent on appealing the decision before ultimately deciding to open up talks of a return with Ador.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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At Saddleback Medical Center, expectant mothers benefit from an extra layer of support – the hospital is the only one in Orange County to offer a dedicated maternity concierge to all expecting parents.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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The top features include dedicated beverage areas and pet-feeding stations, NKBA reports.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Sarah remains resolute, Bert tamps down his desire to make a quick buck — for a while, at least — and the situation starts to draw national attention, thanks to the involvement of a white civil rights attorney and a Black reporter from up north.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite his anger, the woman remained confused but resolute.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Left in the dark Early in the pandemic, Florida was determined to keep a lid of secrecy on the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour and sugar.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Due to her insistent efforts, Yennefer’s army is growing, giving The Witcher the chance to namecheck several old friends from the show’s run, including Marti Södergren and the priestess Nenneke.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though Love is insistent that Hole will not reunite, she’s linked up with Auf der Maur over the years (sadly, their appearance at a Planned Parenthood benefit was cancelled due to the pandemic).—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Oddsmakers aren't so sure, making the white-hot and fifth-seeded Texans (12-5) the early favorite even though Houston has never won a road playoff game in its 24-year history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Among the options were rib meat, pork, beef, chicken, no meat, and not sure, the lawyers wrote in the lawsuit.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Stephen Miller made these comments on CNN and was adamant that this would happen.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Although the film would have been far easier to finance if the production took place in another country, Hadi was adamant about shooting in his homeland.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Where Trump is unrelenting and single-minded, the justices have been inconsistent and unpredictable, and therefore appear irresolute.—
Noah Feldman,
Twin Cities,
24 Dec. 2025
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Such crimes are usually driven by a very real agenda or single-minded goal.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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