as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
with a resoluteness that was admirable, the losing team continued to play hard until the bitter end
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Noun
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025 -
This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Property managers provide the operational insights and ground-level data that asset managers require to make informed strategic decisions.—
Jesse Sasomsup,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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In fact, the resistance to anti-DEI shareholder proposals at companies like Costco, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Levi’s shows a counter-current of resolve.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Other members of the government have reserved their judgement as well, instead focusing on Israel’s resolve against the Houthis.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Resoluteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resoluteness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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