single-minded
Example Sentences
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Theodosius was the Christian Roman emperor who embraced the Nicene Creed as the religion of empire in the late fourth century, conducting a single-minded suppression of paganism in the lands over which he ruled.
This may yet be a brilliant piece of foresight by the FA to keep one of the best, most single-minded, successful coaches in world football.
From BBC
In fact, Rome had greater manpower; through the innovation of the corvus, or boarding bridge, Rome leveled Carthage’s advantage at sea, and appears to have been more single-minded and ruthless.
The kid who combined a 6-foot-5 frame with single-minded focus once watched film so late into the night that he accidentally locked himself in the football facility.
Smith was single-minded about batting - his first book was entitled Quest for Number One.
From BBC
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