bent on

Example Sentences

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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

Other prominent voices seem bent on convincing us that telework plays a significant negative factor in women’s career advancement.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"The future belongs to those who innovate, and Israel and India are bent on innovation," Netanyahu said on Thursday, standing next to Modi.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

His path took shape after Chávez, a young tank commander bent on remaking Venezuela, launched a failed coup in 1992 and was jailed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

“It is all right” said the Wart again, disgusted by the fuss, but fate was bent on punishing him, and the old lady was inexorable.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White