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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Maria Santa Poggi, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
Since effective job search is built around a series of steps and processes, a more inspiring task list would vary from day to day while covering the essentials: Contacting specific people, attending networking sessions, conducting outreach for a determined number of jobs, etc.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2024
However, a police spokesperson said on Thursday the shooting was determined to be made in self-defense and is not reflected in the police shooting data any longer.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
The series is based on the classic 1971 novel of the same name about the assassin who finds his match in a determined British intelligence officer hunting him down.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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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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