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determination

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




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"The Israeli government and security forces... have not responded with determination," Cohen wrote in his report.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Because sex determination plays a role in how species form, this adds another layer to understanding evolution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

With fierce determination, she performed tendus and relevés along with the older students on the tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As a standalone film, it’s a succinct tale of determination, and a very fun way to spend a Friday night.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

She was no longer a child, to be cowed or forced into submission, but a grown woman with a definite purpose and an invincible determination.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya