hell-bent

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.

Mr. Smith wasn’t just a “bulldog” he was a rabid wolf hell-bent on winning at any cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Hardly the conduct of a prosecutor hell-bent on crashing through the rules.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2024

The Lakers, hell-bent on getting up more three-point shots after finishing second to last in attempts last season, all looked eager to launch.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

He played like it could have been, too, charging around the field as if hell-bent on banishing his Twickenham torment at the first time of asking.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2024

He said he didn’t take our New York money, but if Lori was hell-bent on living in that cesspool, he’d finance her trip himself.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls