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determination

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




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It’s the environment, but then it’s about whether you have the personality, the drive, the determination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

She accepted that the trial judge must make the ultimate determination.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He spoke after French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced determination to rescue the programme.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Despite the quickening flames, a calm determination filled the air.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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