hell-bent

Example Sentences

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Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

"The Chinese government equally is conscious of the need for economic growth. They're not hell-bent on solely conducting surveillance."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025

Hardly the conduct of a prosecutor hell-bent on crashing through the rules.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024

Bass' final chapter documents that the outcome of Nixon and Kissinger's hell-bent support of Pakistan was not grateful appreciation or improved relations between the two countries.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2023

Doug was hell-bent on joining the summit push, even though his throat was still bothering him and his strength seemed to be at a low ebb.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer