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Recent Examples of hell-bent
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.
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
No well-informed and sane person would want to go into the 2026 election with mortgage and medium-term farm and business loan interest rates rising, but our president seems hell-bent on that.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 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
Pascal was originally attached to play Josh Brolin's character Archer Graff, a dad hell-bent on finding his missing son.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
No well-informed and sane person would want to go into the 2026 election with mortgage and medium-term farm and business loan interest rates rising, but our president seems hell-bent on that.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 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
Pascal was originally attached to play Josh Brolin's character Archer Graff, a dad hell-bent on finding his missing son.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
Adjective
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Her acting roots remain visible, but KIPS is the work of a producer and architect—someone intent on shaping a platform rather than waiting for a script.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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But does that really apply to Gabriel if the Browns are intent on taking another quarterback next year, anyway?—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employees who do work on release day might be distracted by a lively group chat, as 10% of fans report their company has a dedicated Swiftie channel on Slack or Teams.—
Kristen Parisi,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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In Birmingham, Selfridges is planning another beauty hall, which will reach completion in November with 37 new counters and a dedicated fragrance space.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The defence remains resolute, having allowed just 12 goals in 18 games across all competitions.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Since that summer, the artist programs continued to evolve and grow while always remaining true to Bob’s resolute intention.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After Europe claimed the Cup in Rome in 2023, Team USA is determined to reclaim it on home soil.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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But things start to unravel when Abbie and Leila become determined to break free from the facility.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Netanyahu insistent on continuing war despite rising pressure DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip -- Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 57 people across Gaza, health officials said Saturday, as international pressure grows for a ceasefire but Israel's leader remains defiant about continuing the war.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Skin was often exposed, sure, but some of the sexiest moments were in what was concealed while asking you to look.—
Ludwig Hurtado,
Them.,
29 Sep. 2025
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Berners-Lee, squinting, wasn’t so sure.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To their credit, Wild GM Bill Guerin and owner Craig Leipold were adamant that wasn’t going to happen and got a deal done.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But DeGeneres was single-minded about her career trajectory – and there was a sharp edge to her rise, according to some who worked on the series.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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His personality, over-hyped to begin with, grew more single-minded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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