determination

Example Sentences

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“He could relate to my problems, my environment. The drive, the determination, not to give in to the ghetto, to make something of my life, stems from my relations with him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The sight of Player holing birdie putts and celebrating by lifting one young fan into his arms, contrasted superbly with nine-year-old Frankie Fleetwood's focus and determination to clear the water and hit the ninth green.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

"It was really driven by his determination to help his dog."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

She stood on the wheel of one of those World War One propeller planes, with a look of determination, as if fueled by miranium.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas