as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
had the granite to see the project out to the end
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Recent Examples of granite
Yosemite National Park, near Mariposa, California Great for kids who: Love to rock climb
With slabs of granite surrounding lakes, forests, and lush meadows, this park is a wanna-be climber's wonderland.
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Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
Purchasing granite remnants rather than investing in entire slabs is one way to save money.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024
Its hulking form and heavy materials — oceans of granite, limestone and concrete — created an intimidating place that stood for strength, power and winning.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Made of stern stuff, granite is highly durable and resistant to heat.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
Purchasing granite remnants rather than investing in entire slabs is one way to save money.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2024
Its hulking form and heavy materials — oceans of granite, limestone and concrete — created an intimidating place that stood for strength, power and winning.
—Sam Lubell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Made of stern stuff, granite is highly durable and resistant to heat.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day. Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Also on the 2024 ballot were incumbent Paul Bixler, often the sole voice of dissent in major policy decisions, and newcomers Doni Bond, Sarah Schmidt and Kellie Zimmerman.Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Explaining the realities of decarbonizing to less expert audiences with strongly held views takes determination, patience and leadership.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Once the symptoms of chickenpox resolve, the virus stays in your body in a latent state—meaning the virus is alive but does not cause symptoms.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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The official media outlet said leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, describing it as an expression of North Korea's resolve to respond to external threats to North Korea's security.HYUNG-JIN KIM AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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