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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Abigail Adams, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
When will our incoming administration, controlled by greedy billionaires who are determined to divide the spoils for themselves, create yet another government agency that will be a perfect fit to help carry out their agenda?
Eureka!
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
The Uruguay attacker, who was Liverpool’s match-winner from the bench at Brentford on Saturday, is determined to stay and fight for more game time.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
If someone is determined to spend money, spend it on bollards, body cameras for the police, swimming lessons for students, or ShotSpotter or its equivalent.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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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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