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
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
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