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decisiveness

[dih-sahy-siv-nis] / dɪˈsaɪ sɪv nɪs /


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"That episode illustrates his decisiveness and strong ethical standards," political commentator Volodymyr Fesenko told AFP on Wednesday.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

"Despite all clarity and decisiveness regarding the issues, let us always remain human in our tone," he wrote.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The piece highlights a strategic approach to voting timing that balances decisiveness with gathering information before submitting a ballot.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2026

She is especially popular with younger voters who say they are drawn to her decisiveness, easygoing public persona and the fact that she is a woman at the top of the Japanese government.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

The short answer is that, just as there was a duel of words after the actual duel—won by Hamilton’s advocates—there was also a duel of words beforehand, which Burr won with equivalent decisiveness.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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