determination
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The Knicks still trailed 90-75 heading into the fourth, but they chipped away against the bewildered Spurs and their determination paid off.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The investigation is ongoing, and no final determination has been made, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"Transporting a stone of this size over such a long distance would have required planning, coordination and a deep understanding of the landscape -- not to mention tremendous determination," Dr. Clarke said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The biggest challenge for Washington may be Brazil’s determination to remain neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He struck out with renewed determination and swam toward the cliffs.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
Vocabulary lists containing determination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
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