bent on

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bent on - fixed in your purpose; "bent on going to the theater"; "dead set against intervening"; "out to win every event"

bent, dead set, out to

resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

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Jones entered with his singular load; and then, as if accustomed to his “general agency,” were again bent on the priest, in close and curious attention.

The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context

The spectacle was often repeated with great applause, till on one occasion a courtier, bent on mischief, took from his pocket a handful of nuts and threw them upon the stage.

Fables by Aesop View in context

Next morning I was afoot early, bent on my quest in right good earnest; for I had a remorseful feeling that I had not been sufficiently diligent the day before, had spent too much time in dreaming and moralising, in which opinion I am afraid the reader will agree.

The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context

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