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Recent Examples of hell-bent
Bailey has made headlines throughout the pre-draft process as a prospect who is hell-bent on forcing his way into a situation where his individual abilities are maximized.
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
But other than that, this movie is nonstop adrenaline, with Spielberg hell-bent on topping Raiders’ stunt sequences.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
The professor went through newspaper clippings, congressional testimony and government reports to paint a picture of a government hell-bent on splashy headlines to scare Mexican migrants into returning to their homeland and deterring others from making the trek to el Norte.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Seward and Sumner tried to prove to the Cabinet that the British were hell-bent on war.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
But other than that, this movie is nonstop adrenaline, with Spielberg hell-bent on topping Raiders’ stunt sequences.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
The professor went through newspaper clippings, congressional testimony and government reports to paint a picture of a government hell-bent on splashy headlines to scare Mexican migrants into returning to their homeland and deterring others from making the trek to el Norte.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
Seward and Sumner tried to prove to the Cabinet that the British were hell-bent on war.
—Zaakir Tameez
june 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hell-bent
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Would Pelle Larsson remain a feisty presence intent on challenging for a rotation role?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Gale would be profoundly disappointed to see that, a century after this essay, the US government seems intent on going backwards rather than forwards.—
Deborah Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The spa even features a dedicated hair and nail salon, as well as two medical treatment rooms, a Zen Garden, a fitness center and yoga studio, and a variety of massage therapies.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Then Gilmore flamed out, lost everything, and became a dedicated boozer, making flasks out of everything from cucumbers to cuckoo clocks.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 July 2025
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Corenswet has the right look—he’s got the glossy black hair, the resolute jaw—which points to another general Superman strength, particularly on film.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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While many Iranians have left Tehran amid ongoing turmoil, those who remain are resolute in their commitment to stay and support one another.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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By morning, they were determined to find a way out.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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With a bout against WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez already confirmed for November, Rodriguez must first take care of business against a dangerous and determined Cafu.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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His voice was deliberate and insistent, reinforcing the coercive atmosphere.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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Would the nurse have been so insistent had my father been English?—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Not sure how to get around Austin for the MLS All-Star match?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The two hooked up during a spring break trip to Cabo, Mexico — a moment that’s sure to stir up drama as season 3 unfolds.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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But Galkin is adamant that because their focus was always the victims, Kohberger’s plea deal only changed one thing.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The call came on what was the hottest day of the year in the U.K., but staff were adamant Moo needed picking up, much to Ford's mild annoyance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Jessica Chastain is aces as the CIA analyst devoting every waking moment to his capture, and director Kathryn Bigelow deftly depicts the cost of war and single-minded obsession.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Kevin Vance has been single-minded in his two weeks as San Diego State’s baseball coach.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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“Hell-bent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hell-bent. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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