hell-bent
Example Sentences
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"England arrived for the Ashes hell-bent on making history, and ended up being laughed out of town," wrote Booth.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
In school, it’s something only used to impress peers, or for students who are hell-bent on constantly making content.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2026
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 Lakers, hell-bent on getting up more three-point shots after finishing second to last in attempts last season, all looked eager to launch.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024
I need to choose a game I can actually win, so that Dad doesn’t need to buy more tickets to get me the prize he’s hell-bent on making sure I get.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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