as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
she's hell-bent on a career in show business and heaven help anyone who gets in her way
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Adjective
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But the leading candidates to succeed her seem determined to support the tax regardless of the consequences.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 Mar. 2026 -
The people in charge of Florida government — which is top-to-bottom controlled by extreme elements of the GOP — are determined to turn this state into California, where voters are duped into supporting an endless stream of short-sighted tax cuts.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Photograph by Victor Llorente for The New Yorker The experimental singer-producer FKA twigs, for most of her career, has made cerebral electronic music intent on synchronizing the mind and body.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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For a show that’s centered around a group of women intent on challenging outdated, misogynistic norms set by the Mormon church, how did The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives get so male-centered?—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 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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Isabella Vasquez scored the decisive eighth goal to finish the match.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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With core inflation well above the Fed's 2% target and little evidence of a decisive and sustained move toward that goal, policymakers will maintain their current policy setting.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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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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“Hell-bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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