determination
Example Sentences
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The contrast between Walker’s determination and Lynne’s passivity heightens the sense that her position in life is secure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Do you think that money is going to rule the finish line in this one, or do any of the other candidates have a shot through sheer determination?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
She accepted that the trial judge must make the ultimate determination.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
It shows his focus and determination and what winning is all about.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
These extraordinary accomplishments of not only incredible nautical and scientific achievements but also intensely personal stories of courage and determination combine to make every wreck between the covers of this book a compelling human story.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing determination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Joyous Kwanzaa! Vocabulary Worth Celebrating
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"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
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