determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd 
dē-
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
was determined to become a pilot
is determined not to let it happen again
2
a
: showing determination
a determined effort
b
: characterized by determination
… will deter all but the most determined thief.—
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We are making a determined effort to correct our mistakes.
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2026
But the administration seems determined to fast track the process, potentially rolling out tariffs in time for when the current short-term 10% tariffs enforced under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act are set to expire by the end of July.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026
Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
It’s soon determined that Grace will be part of a crew on a one-way journey to the unaffected star to figure out why, and then send the answer back to Earth.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/determined. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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determined
adjective
de·ter·mined
di-ˈtər-mənd
1
: having reached a decision : firmly resolved
determined to be a pilot
2
: not weak or uncertain
a very determined opponent
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