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be out for blood(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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bent(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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bound(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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calculated(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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dead set on(expression, idiom, deliberate, determined)
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decided(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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determined(adjective, deliberate, thoughtful, sober)
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firm(adjective, deliberate, determined, thoughtful)
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fixed(adjective, determined, thoughtful, sober)
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intent(adjective, deliberate, determined, thoughtful)
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mean business(expression, adjective, deliberate, determined)
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obstinate(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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positive(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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purposive(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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resolute(adjective, deliberate, determined, thoughtful)
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settled(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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single-minded(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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stalwart(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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staunch(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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steadfast(deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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