bound and determined
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“She was bound and determined to get on the property,” he went on.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2019
Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, was bound and determined that Robert Lepage, the Canadian director, was going to create the greatest and most remarkable “Ring” production ever.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2019
He spent the first year in the consular section—issuing visas to Saudi students, doing passport work for American citizens—where his boss seemed bound and determined to ruin his career before it could even really begin.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2018
Jerry’s never been tagged — he’s the best the game’s ever seen, and these guys are bound and determined to tag him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2018
Anatole seemed to be getting ants in his pants but was still bound and determined to argue with Father.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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