determination

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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

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

"One of the questions that still troubles me is what would have happened if my dad had not had the medical knowledge, confidence and determination to challenge the diagnosis," Lizzie said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Those who want to see this administration succeed should want the best of the best pouring in with new ideas, focus, and a determination to squeeze out every reform in the time left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Captain Marsh’s stony face seemed to crumble for a moment, and then he regained his steely determination.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis