determined
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Both were determined to be “viable and energetic,” according to the complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Making a career as a classical dancer in Japan is difficult, the dancers say -- and, despite difficulties linked to the war, Kanazasi is determined to stay, saying:
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
She described Henry as "ambitious, determined, and full of life" and said "there will always be a hole in our hearts that can never be repaired".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Weiss has said she held the “60 Minutes” piece because she determined it needed additional reporting and had concerns about the comment-seeking process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
I walk, determined, staking the land in a long but deep horizontal shape.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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