bent on
Example Sentences
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Although Vecna is bent on total destruction in the show, Bower never thought of him as a villain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Other prominent voices seem bent on convincing us that telework plays a significant negative factor in women’s career advancement.
From Salon ● May 10, 2026
The regular crowd shots of the waiting room too often reduce the afflicted into a zombie-like horde bent on making life more difficult for our beloved medical staff.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The future belongs to those who innovate, and Israel and India are bent on innovation," Netanyahu said on Thursday, standing next to Modi.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
"I hardly get to see you. Haymitch seems bent on keeping us apart."
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
