determination
Example Sentences
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"Transporting a stone of this size over such a long distance would have required planning, coordination and a deep understanding of the landscape -- not to mention tremendous determination," Dr. Clarke said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The biggest challenge for Washington may be Brazil’s determination to remain neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
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
He has admitted he overestimated how well his players would deal with the pressure of the Ashes, yet has to marry that with his determination to remove pressure from the dressing room.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Somehow it lifted my heart, gave me new strength, and fresh determination just to keep going.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
Vocabulary lists containing determination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Joyous Kwanzaa! Vocabulary Worth Celebrating
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"I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr.
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