dead set
Example Sentences
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Knueppel says he learned it by a being kid trying to escape an entire court of grown men who were dead set on stopping him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
With Poland dead set against it, that means either France or Italy, both home to rowdy agricultural lobbies, would have to sign on.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
"The very fact they were dead set on employing these independent advocates themselves says something about the culture - its control, and just not even beginning to understand the nature of independence."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025
Sometimes a happily ever after isn't the right fit for a movie so dead set on taking so much commentary from reality.
From Salon • May 7, 2024
Not to mention the fact that Simon spent hundreds of dollars on application fees alone, even though he’s dead set on NYU.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
