determination

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The final calculation represents the most accurate determination yet of the muon's magnetic moment.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Friday en route to Washington, Trump said on arms sales: "I'll make a determination over the next fairly short period of time."

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

A determination to get to the Red Planet “provides the impetus to really create next-level technologies, which is why we’re contemplating nuclear propulsion, because you need that to close those distances.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Though a final letter of determination is still to be issued, Tim Fargo, the associate zoning administrator in charge of Tuesday’s meeting, said he was “inclined to approve” the conditional-use permit under consideration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But he had not counted on the fervor of the French troops—on their determination to defend their home soil—and French soldiers inflicted as many losses on the Germans as the French themselves suffered.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman