hell-bent

Example Sentences

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Hell-bent on achieving gold in Paris, Hudson-Smith has become meticulous in his preparations, while crucially managing to remain injury-free.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2024

Hell-bent on proving they can beat something with nothing, they offer criticism but no alternative.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2017

“I remember coming up with a random list of alternatives, Hell-bent being the one I favored,” Delano recalled.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2014

Each has room for improvement and each has teams that are Hell-bent on making them better as fast as they possibly can.

From Forbes • Jul. 9, 2013

Hell-bent fer heaven; a play in three acts.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1952 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office