mind-set

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.

His mind set on re-enlisting, he has been in constant treatment and rehabilitation for the past 18 months.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

In the profile, he described his mind set as he shaped the Sandwell District aesthetic during downtime at his day job years ago.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

“Whenever Aaron has his mind set on something, good luck to anyone that wants to change his mind.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

She came to the plate with her mind set on smashing a pitch over the fence.

From Washington Post • Apr. 18, 2023

April had her mind set on the kind of oracle that got its messages from the gods through a high priestess with fits.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder