Examples of 'dead set' in a sentence

Meaning of "dead set"

Dead set: This phrase is used to describe someone who is determined, resolute, or unwavering in their beliefs, intentions, or goals. It suggests that the person is unwilling to compromise or back down, regardless of any obstacles or opposition they may face
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  • The rigid pose a hunting dog assumes when pointing out game to a hunter.
  • A fixed or stationary condition arising from obstacle or hindrance; a deadlock.
  • A determined effort.
  • A pointed and persistent attack on a person.

How to use "dead set" in a sentence

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Dead set on leaving us for a better place.
I thought you were dead set against marriage.
I was dead set on listening to what everybody thought.
Do not push me to make a dead set at you.
Liz was dead set against it at the time.
That is what all politicians are dead set on.
You were dead set against the waitress.
Something his family was dead set against.
I was dead set against any kind of a seance.
Especially if you are dead set on one goal.
They were dead set against all forms of communications.
The kind that you are dead set against.
Tom was dead set against the idea.
Then why are you dead set.
Frannie was dead set on never getting married.

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I do not think you can make a dead set at me.
Amaya is dead set on saving her village.
That is that is so dead set against.
You were dead set against this mission.
I guess if you are dead set on it.
Bobby was dead set against offshore drilling.
You are making a dead set at me.
I am dead set against the plan.
Your family will be dead set against him.
We were dead set against it being built at all.
I never see so many people so dead set against being defended.
Fred is dead set on speeding up production.
I do not get why you are so dead set on getting back in.
I was dead set against doing anything with math or science.
Your lawyer is dead set on seeing you.
Is dead set on making sure he makes my birthday party.
There was a guy dead set against adoption.
Dead set on living.
Your doctor is dead set on getting you better.
We can not get them to do what they are dead set against doing.
She is not dead set against estate agents.
You are so dead set.
I am not dead set against marriage.
I honestly think that tarmac rallying guys are dead set nuts.
But if you are dead set on keeping her alive.
And this is a change some Presbyterian churches are dead set against.
But she was dead set against it.
I was dead set on listening to what everybody thought I should be doing with my life.
Unless you are dead set on suicide.
Is dead set on making sure.
Looks to me like they are dead set on committing suicide.
You are dead set against the construction of the subway.
My sister and mother are dead set against the marriage.
Is dead set on selling.
That made a dead set at me.

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