determination

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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

"One of the questions that still troubles me is what would have happened if my dad had not had the medical knowledge, confidence and determination to challenge the diagnosis," Lizzie said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“The reliability of Sanberg’s information is suspect given that he has pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges, and the government has made its own determination that he is not credible.”

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

Like Farmer, he had an expressive face that revealed his enthusiasm and determination, and as second in command at PIH, his role was to keep the wheels of that machine well oiled.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French