bound and determined
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“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 spent the first year in the consular section—issuing visas to Saudi students, doing passport work for American citizens—where his boss seemed bound and determined to ruin his career before it could even really begin.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2018
He was bound and determined to throw eight and 100-plus and he got us there.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 23, 2017
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
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word