determined

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By tracing its path backward over billions of years, they determined that the star originated in the Large Magellanic Cloud before eventually being pulled into the Milky Way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

It was closed in 1963 after officials determined it was too costly to maintain.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“But they’re so determined to get convictions on these cases, they don’t stop.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s notable that these bonuses and tips will be largely out of baristas’ control, relying on customer tipping and store performance metrics as determined by Starbucks management.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

From the day she read that story, Daisy was bound and determined that when she grew up she was going to be a Red Cross nurse.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls