determination

B2Frequent NGSL-3
UK /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/US /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/

Meaning

noun
the quality that makes you continue trying to do something even when this is difficult
fierce/grim/dogged determination

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Your journey here is a testament of your character, determination, willingness to make sacrifices for your dreams, and you should be proud.

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Had I really succeeded at anything else, I might never have found the determination to succeed in the one arena where I believed I truly belonged.

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Partly, he admits, through sheer good fortune, but also because of his unwavering determination to create the world's most customer centric company.

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Your journey here is a testament of your character, determination, willingness to make sacrifices for your dreams, and you should be proud.

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