bent on

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.

But Standard Oil finally went under the knife in 1911, split into 34 separate companies that sometimes seem like they are bent on reunifying.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

His path took shape after Chávez, a young tank commander bent on remaking Venezuela, launched a failed coup in 1992 and was jailed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

There are no human characters in “Badlands,” only expendable mechanical representatives of a megacorporation bent on bringing the known universe to heel.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2025

“Why are we so bent on keeping students from getting an education and giving back?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

She had not invited her few friends from college; they were bent on careers, this wasn't their thing.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin