dead set
Example Sentences
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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
“There were some colleagues that were dead set against it, saying they would never help China learn our technology,” said one magnet expert who ultimately agreed to go to China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 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
At one point, Robbins was so dead set on making the “TMNT” film that he remembers thinking he’d find another partner to make the movie with if Paramount passed.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
But he was dead set on finding out.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
