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Recent Examples of hell-bent
Indeed, some Israelis are hell-bent on something worse than Trump’s deal of the century.
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Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
The first of them holds all of the story’s promise, as a tense prologue introduces us to a pre-teen kid named Blake, whose military-like father (Sam Jaeger, all menacing toxic machismo) is hell-bent upon teaching his son how to survive the world on his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Lucia is just out of jail in Leonida, a fictional stand-in for Florida, and is hell-bent on enjoying her newfound freedom.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Since last season ended with a thud in the Peach Bowl, Marques Hagans was hell-bent on ensuring his receivers wouldn’t be the team’s weak link again.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Raja Khalidi, Foreign Affairs, 20 Jan. 2025
The first of them holds all of the story’s promise, as a tense prologue introduces us to a pre-teen kid named Blake, whose military-like father (Sam Jaeger, all menacing toxic machismo) is hell-bent upon teaching his son how to survive the world on his own.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
Lucia is just out of jail in Leonida, a fictional stand-in for Florida, and is hell-bent on enjoying her newfound freedom.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Since last season ended with a thud in the Peach Bowl, Marques Hagans was hell-bent on ensuring his receivers wouldn’t be the team’s weak link again.
—Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
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But Trump does not seem intent on slowing down, with his barrage of executive actions piling up through his first three weeks in office.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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As well as sales agents, Meissner is intent on making EFM a hub for other folks in the film industry.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2025
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Outside of these efforts, Ms. Kassab is also a dedicated advocate for enhanced worker safety in real estate.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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Situated on prime waterfront along Long Sands Beach in the resort town of York, Maine, The Nevada Hotel has three stories and 21 rooms, each with a dedicated deck offering ocean views.—
Marquita K. Harris,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lawler’s Suzy is a poignant mass of fierce intellect and crushing vulnerability, of resolute determination and emotional chaos.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Somalia remains resolute in working with its allies to eliminate international terrorism and ensure regional stability.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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This isn’t a match the aristocracy would approve of, and sinister forces are determined to keep them apart.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Jack Bech is determined to live that reality for himself and his other half.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Big players like Google are insistent that AI is the savior of search, despite many early attempts to integrate AI ending in disaster.—
Kate Knibbs,
WIRED,
22 Jan. 2025
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But one week in, the insistent refrain from him and players has been that any peaks and valleys are outweighed by Westbrook’s loud practice outbursts of passion and the quiet moments of compassion.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
30 Oct. 2024
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And no one knows what happened for sure, but the rumors are true: The actress who played Summer Wheatley (Haylie Duff) tragically lost her pet dog while filming in the wilds of Idaho.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Feb. 2025
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Any personal runners, personal storylines, for any of the characters? For sure.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
5 Feb. 2025
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The arbitration ruling is vindication of sorts for the buyers, who have been adamant over the past year that Taylor was delaying the inevitable.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Head coach Leon Rice was adamant his team would heat up from three, but the 3-point shooting remained spotty.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
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This single-minded approach, paired with his roaming recording studio, allowed Blumberg to work with artists at their own pace, honoring their unique methods—a freedom Tóth is rarely afforded in the film.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
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There are no video games and gimmicks, no emphasis on a work-in-progress autonomous driving system, and no sense that the driver is being forced to comply with a single-minded view of what the future should look like.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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