dead set
Example Sentences
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Knueppel says he learned it by a being kid trying to escape an entire court of grown men who were dead set on stopping him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
With Poland dead set against it, that means either France or Italy, both home to rowdy agricultural lobbies, would have to sign on.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
"The very fact they were dead set on employing these independent advocates themselves says something about the culture - its control, and just not even beginning to understand the nature of independence."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025
Sometimes a happily ever after isn't the right fit for a movie so dead set on taking so much commentary from reality.
From Salon • May 7, 2024
“You seemed pretty dead set on leaving me behind yesterday,” I said, still sitting where I was on the bed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
