as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal
a bride-to-be bent on having the perfect wedding
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Adjective
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This isn’t a match the aristocracy would approve of, and sinister forces are determined to keep them apart.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025 -
Jack Bech is determined to live that reality for himself and his other half.—
Christopher Kamrani,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is intent on changing the script of American cities plagued by crime by implementing policy changes that have led to violent crime taking a tumble.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The program is the latest target of Trump political appointees intent on reversing even the most workaday decisions made by their predecessors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Clippers were resolute in the face of those challenges, with James Harden and Norman Powell combining for 73 points in an impressive 127-117 win over Milwaukee on Saturday at the Intuit Dome.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Prince Harry case was different For those watching at home, the settlement seemed like an unexpected about-face from the 40-year-old royal who had previously been so resolute about seeing the case through.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After the court of public opinion gave him a decisive win in his spring rap feud with Drake, a Super Bowl halftime performance days away and an upcoming tour, Lamar is on a dominant winning streak.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Building a conservative infrastructure Powell captured the conservative zeitgeist at the onset of what would become a long and decisive right turn in American politics.—
Colin Gordon,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On January 14, the princess shared the news with a heartfelt message that reiterated her positive mindset.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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By creating more memorable learning experiences, like singing songs, walking through a museum, or creating a project on their own, edutainment might be the first step in instilling positive associations with learning.—
Fiona Tapp,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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