bound and determined
Example Sentences
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“He was bound and determined to make sure we were coming out with a lead in that first period.”
From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2023
“I was bound and determined not to wait that long.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2021
“She was bound and determined to get on the property,” he went on.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2019
“He was bound and determined to hang on to his company,” Paris said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2018
Anatole seemed to be getting ants in his pants but was still bound and determined to argue with Father.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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