bent on

Example Sentences

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Although Vecna is bent on total destruction in the show, Bower never thought of him as a villain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The regular crowd shots of the waiting room too often reduce the afflicted into a zombie-like horde bent on making life more difficult for our beloved medical staff.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

He survived waves of social change in Iran and multiple American administrations bent on undermining his rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"The future belongs to those who innovate, and Israel and India are bent on innovation," Netanyahu said on Thursday, standing next to Modi.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

But still the hatred of the Watcher lurked behind them, blind for a while, perhaps, but undefeated, still bent on death.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien