bound and determined
Example Sentences
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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
But yet, he’s this incredible kid and he’s a lovely human being, and he has a mom who is just so bound and determined.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2018
Midler has waited a long time for her award — and she was bound and determined to make the most of the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2017
She had waited so long for a farm of her own, she was bound and determined to spend that night on her own land.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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