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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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