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

“She was bound and determined to get on the property,” he went on.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2019

Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, was bound and determined that Robert Lepage, the Canadian director, was going to create the greatest and most remarkable “Ring” production ever.

From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2019

But yet, he’s this incredible kid and he’s a lovely human being, and he has a mom who is just so bound and determined.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2018

I thought he was just bound and determined to save me.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver