determination
Example Sentences
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The attorney general said all he knew was: "Keir is leader, prime minister, with a mandate from the general election and an absolute determination to better this country."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The prime minister's friends continue to emphasise Sir Keir Starmer's determination, while acknowledging the brutal political reality he confronts – particularly if Burnham wins in Makerfield later this month.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said the "vile" sanctions would be met with "greater unity and determination from our people."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“The reliability of Sanberg’s information is suspect given that he has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, and the government has made its own determination that he is not credible.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
She didn't have as much education as the other young women, but she possessed determination.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
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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