determination
Example Sentences
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Scarlet’s good intentions to end wars by way of sheer determination to do what’s right might prove insubstantial in practice.
From Los Angeles Times
"Flying was his passion. He was on the brink of beginning an exciting new chapter with a commercial airline, a dream he had worked toward with immense pride and determination."
From BBC
Previously, they would have chosen to deal with them covertly, suggesting a greater determination to publicise the espionage threat from China.
From BBC
Hauser is expected to reaffirm the RBA’s determination to return inflation to the 2%-3% target range as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Insp James Bradley said his actions "cannot be praised highly enough - his determination and courage ultimately saved the lives of his mother and siblings".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.