determination
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Wilcox wanted focus and determination, not apathy and a lack of accountability.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 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
Because sex determination plays a role in how species form, this adds another layer to understanding evolution.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
With fierce determination, she performed tendus and relevés along with the older students on the tape.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Meanwhile, with every flight, the Pe-2 aircrews risked their lives with a determination that’s unimaginable for most of us.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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