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determination

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




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"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

President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Bernadette Chirac as a "great woman of heart" who "left her mark on our history" and "changed so many lives with discretion and determination."

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Searching for their missing migrant children, a caravan of Central American mothers traverses Mexico with tireless, even superhuman determination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Analysts said the April decision highlighted Beijing’s determination to shield its technology sector from foreign influence and protect critical intellectual property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Winter was an endless test of my determination to walk places.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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