determined
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His teammates were determined to give him an encore in the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
On Friday morning, Iran declared that the strait was finally reopened for all commercial, nonmilitary ships hoping to traverse the essential waterway, provided that all entrants follow a “coordinated route” determined by Iranian authorities.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
In May 2014 the State Department had determined that Cuba was “not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts,” but the designation had to be revoked for Mr. Obama’s diplomatic initiative to proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A play-off match would take place at a neutral ground, with the format and timing to be determined by the Premier League board.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“Well, ma’am, I’d like to fill out an application,” I said, tightrope-walking between being determined and perhaps seeming impudent.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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