bent
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Although Vecna is bent on total destruction in the show, Bower never thought of him as a villain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
After an initial, glancing chase by a group of indigenous men bent on seizing the whalemen’s clothing and weapons, the survivors landed on the Palauan island of Babeldaob.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Despite all the talk about Buffett’s transformation into a growth-stock investor over the decades, he has a price-conscious value bent and rarely has paid more than 15 times earnings for a stock.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The Washington Post’s editorial leadership bent under pressure.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
He bent his fingers inside the mittens, then dropped his hands to his sides again.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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