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determination

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




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She was, in Mr. Starkey’s view, a woman who fought hard against her husband using the law and her considerable determination.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

There is no indication the FAA’s determination evaluated drone operations from the proposed complex.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

With a 4.7 grade-point average and an unyielding determination to seek an opportunity to play football at the next level, Cadet is leaving nothing for chance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

"Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work and serve their communities with strength and determination," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Rashawn’s massage coupled with Nicole’s determination to get home brought Nicole’s legs back to life.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

Congress required the DHS Secretary to periodically review country determinations with extensions limited to 18 months at a time, though they are often extended for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Right: Despite holding that TPS determinations are generally unreviewable, Alito acknowledged that plaintiffs could still raise constitutional challenges, something only Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with.

From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026

In the lawsuit filed in a California federal court Alibaba pushed back, claiming the determinations "have no basis in fact or law".

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Meanwhile, courts are struggling under the additional burden of reviewing bail determinations for scores of defendants already in custody.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

He spoke to her flatly, turned to the side; then swiveling to survey her heighth rapidly, he delivered his determinations respecting her inquiries, and was done with her.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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