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determination

[dih-tur-muh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /




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Only now the passion and determination that turned Caligiuri into one of the most consequential players in U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Those who want to see this administration succeed should want the best of the best pouring in with new ideas, focus, and a determination to squeeze out every reform in the time left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

A determination to keep women at home for as long as possible before giving birth is a constant theme in many of the poor outcomes experienced in Nottingham.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He was close enough now to see that the girl was fighting the current, arms flapping with frenzied determination to keep her head above water.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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