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determination

[dih-tur-muh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /




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Only now the passion and determination that turned Caligiuri into one of the most consequential players in U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 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

Wembanyama has played his game with determination, aggression and a little bit of a mean streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Analysts said the April decision highlighted Beijing’s determination to shield its technology sector from foreign influence and protect critical intellectual property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But no matter how fierce his determination, Jonathan knew, deep down, that what happened now was beyond his control.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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