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Recent Examples of hell-bent
In a world hell-bent on optimization and over-functioning, Taurus offers the opulence of peace and stillness.
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Colin Bedell, Them., 2 May 2025
The Cardinals are hell-bent on upgrading a lackluster defensive front.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Guardiola seems hell-bent on converting him into a holding midfielder because of his height and physical presence, something that the youngster does not sound entirely sold on.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
This is a group bonded by the dizzying heights of global acclaim, yet hell-bent on protecting the young boy at its center.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Colin Bedell, Them., 2 May 2025
The Cardinals are hell-bent on upgrading a lackluster defensive front.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Guardiola seems hell-bent on converting him into a holding midfielder because of his height and physical presence, something that the youngster does not sound entirely sold on.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
This is a group bonded by the dizzying heights of global acclaim, yet hell-bent on protecting the young boy at its center.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hell-bent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
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On hand are four paranormal investigators intent to solve the mysterious disappearance of a family from a manor where something otherworldly has taken place.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Congress hasn’t so much been defeated as surrendered, one majority at a time — and Trump is intent on taking all the spoils won by his predecessors’ 50-year siege.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The researchers also advocate for dedicated missions to hunt for Venusian asteroids.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Compression refers to wrapping an elastic bandage to compress and reduce swelling in a dedicated area, like the ankle or calf.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Armstrong is less resolute, however, when asked how much President Trump’s election to a second term affected his sense of urgency.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Xi’s government has portrayed itself as a resolute defender of the Chinese nation and mocked its opponent.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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Administration officials and leaders of the emerging military tech sector are determined to get rid of excess regulations that slow the development and production of new weapons systems.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The money funded the Huntington’s research programs, and the institution is nonetheless determined to honor its awards to this year’s recipients.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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And so, what was once a lazy, crazy, charming afternoon daydream of a movie is now a frantic, insistent, often unfunny sci-fi comedy.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
21 May 2025
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Wallen is still insistent about how those roots remain central to his music.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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For years, the consensus has been that fiber is the surest way to manage the need for faster connectivity and to keep pace with technological advances and consumer expectations.—
Jennifer Sanders,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Scientists aren't quite sure These magnetic fields are incredibly weak — on the order of a billion times weaker than Earth's magnetic field.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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But Rawan is adamant that solving this will need more than just high-tech products.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Furious, Julian is adamant that Gabby wasn’t on the boat with Finn and Toby.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
6 June 2025
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But my impression is that my biggest problems with this season, from the killing of Joel to the single-minded vengeance arc, are all downstream of story decisions made years ago during the development of The Last of Us Part 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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Quiet and reflective off the field, Cody transforms into a single-minded player between the lines.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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