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[dih-tur-mind] / dɪˈtɜr mɪnd /


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These days, I teach a graduate-level class at American University and recently mentioned the famous August 2001 President’s Daily Brief titled “Bin Ladin Determined to Strike in US.”

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Determined to get rid of his "dad bod", Sion decided to transform his health, documenting his journey on YouTube and Instagram.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Determined to survive, Iran might initially hunker down or seek to draw out any conflict.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Determined to get Bobby to Moscow, Regina had appealed to the producers to help her come up with a ticket not only for her son but also for his sister Joan to accompany him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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