as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
she set about her goal of turning her hobby into a business with such determinedness that one could not observe the proceedings with anything but the greatest admiration
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But as far as their defensive commitment goes, and their sheer determination to see the game plan through, Paraguay deserve at least a little credit for almost shutting an incredible team down.
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For 250 years, Americans have overcome every challenge with grit, resilience, and determination.
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James is an unrestricted free agent and the early timing of his decision allows the Lakers to approach free agency, which officially began Tuesday afternoon, with an almost clean slate.
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Gaines said the decision felt like the culmination of the last several years of her life, but also a reminder of how far the debate had moved.
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This perhaps was the England football team’s own equivalent, for the decisiveness, for the individuality of it, and above all for the power.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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Speaking earlier on Sunday, Putin used a speech to the ruling United Russia party congress to reinforce his resolve to achieve the country's military objectives and project Russia's strength.
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Spoelstra consistently has praised the resolve of Smith, who went undrafted out of Missouri in 2021.
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“Determinedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinedness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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