determination

Example Sentences

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He was close enough now to see that the girl was fighting the current, arms flapping with frenzied determination to keep her head above water.

From Literature

Fiduciaries allowing their clients to invest in these assets would have to “objectively, thoroughly, and analytically consider, and make determinations on factors including performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, performance benchmarks, and complexity,” the Labor Department said.

From MarketWatch

"It was really driven by his determination to help his dog."

From Barron's

Even a fool could read the determination on the Bruins’ faces as they roared back from a 39-31 halftime deficit; they’d come so far together, but they so badly wanted to go further.

From Los Angeles Times

As a standalone film, it’s a succinct tale of determination, and a very fun way to spend a Friday night.

From Salon