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Recent Examples of hell-bent
Only the spinmeisters hell-bent on creating a totalitarian superstate do.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
All except librarian Elaine Ambrose, hell-bent on protecting the British Museum’s artifacts from the Blitz yet somehow connected to the sorceress Nimue, herself a protector of a certain mythical sword.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
While new-generation business pods like TBPN are gaining attention for making a game out of the power scramble among market elites, count on Odd Lots stubbornly insists on substance in a media economy hell-bent on dumbing things down.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Scherzinger’s only familiarity with the material was Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, which starred Gloria Swanson as a faded beauty of the silent era hell-bent on a return to relevance.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
All except librarian Elaine Ambrose, hell-bent on protecting the British Museum’s artifacts from the Blitz yet somehow connected to the sorceress Nimue, herself a protector of a certain mythical sword.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
While new-generation business pods like TBPN are gaining attention for making a game out of the power scramble among market elites, count on Odd Lots stubbornly insists on substance in a media economy hell-bent on dumbing things down.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2025
Scherzinger’s only familiarity with the material was Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, which starred Gloria Swanson as a faded beauty of the silent era hell-bent on a return to relevance.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
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On a rebuilding team, coming off a 119-loss season, Karros is intent on being part of the turnaround by playing 24-karat defense at the hot corner and becoming an offensive force — starting this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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And some legislative leaders are intent on rushing through reckless property-tax reductions that would gut the flow of funding to cities and counties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Under-fives eat free at the hotel's restaurants, while kids 6–12 get half-off meals, and dedicated kids' menus are available at Kiln & Tonic and Driftwood (the chefs at Sushi Migiwa and Teppanyaki Totsuji will create one upon request).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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More advanced observers can use dedicated astronomy cameras attached directly to telescopes.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Steve Rogers grows up in Brooklyn as a puny but resolute child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the second half, Miami came out determined to push LAFC back into its own territory by advancing its lines and looking to support Germán Berterame.—
Jad El Reda
Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite having already seen Church twice in concert, Oberheim was still determined to make an effort to see him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The drums become more insistent, the harmonies stack higher, and suddenly all the movement has a direction.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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But famous or not, Mashburn is insistent that all his customers get world-class service.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The episode began with Mark Ballas being murdered in front of the group and having to awkwardly lie down in a coffin surrounded by a ring of fire, because sure, why not?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Going back to the basics of greenhouse design is a sure way to create a timeless look.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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First and foremost, Schottenheimer was adamant that this isn’t your grandfather’s approach to a 3-4 defense.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Woodruff, who was then just seventeen years old, has in the years since been adamant that he was pressured by police to incriminate himself and others.—
Austin Elias-de Jesus,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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This single-minded pursuit of joyful self-expression mirrors the way she's approached her career.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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