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determination

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




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That determination, known as the “endangerment finding,” had been the basis of federal climate regulation for nearly two decades.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2026

“Ultimately they have the ability to make this determination of whether he’s an appropriate leader, which they just made again,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

“You’re petty to your core with a determination to always get your own way. I wonder what your father would have made of all of this?”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

He added, “I knew I could be happy here, but it would take all my resources, determination, and time to make it mine.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 9, 2026

He admired Kennedy’s determination to end the war, and helped the candidate craft speeches in preparation for the pivotal California Democratic primary.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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 said court review of TPS decisions was barred to prevent "judicial micromanagement" of foreign policy determinations.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

The difficulty in making final determinations is that there are often acres of room for interpretation.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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