bound and determined to
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“He was bound and determined to make sure we were coming out with a lead in that first period.”
From Washington Times • Nov. 12, 2023
“She was bound and determined to get on the property,” he went on.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2019
Midler has waited a long time for her award — and she was bound and determined to make the most of the moment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2017
“He could be playing on top of a mountain, and she’d get up there. She’s bound and determined to walk onto the field with him,” Bill says of his wife.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2016
Anatole seemed to be getting ants in his pants but was still bound and determined to argue with Father.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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