determination
Example Sentences
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The investigation is ongoing, and no final determination has been made, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"Transporting a stone of this size over such a long distance would have required planning, coordination and a deep understanding of the landscape -- not to mention tremendous determination," Dr. Clarke said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The biggest challenge for Washington may be Brazil’s determination to remain neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Bernadette Chirac as a "great woman of heart" who "left her mark on our history" and "changed so many lives with discretion and determination."
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
When he ventured to unbuckle the cumbersome sword, Eilonwy opened one eye, made an irritated face, and pulled the blade away from him—with more determination than he had expected.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing determination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
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