Meaning of bent on

1. He was bent on proving his innocence in the court of law.
2. The company was bent on expanding its operations into new markets.
3. Despite the stormy weather, she was bent on going for a run in the park.
4. The politician was bent on winning the upcoming election at any cost.
5. The criminal was bent on escaping from prison no matter what it took.
6. The student was bent on getting straight A's in all his classes.
7. The chef was bent on creating a new recipe that would wow his customers.
8. The athlete was bent on breaking the world record in the upcoming competition.
9. The parents were bent on finding a cure for their child's rare illness.
10. The detective was bent on solving the mysterious case that had been haunting him for years.