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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Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Appointment or not, all were determined to make it to the border and eventually Southern California.
—Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
James Van Der Beek is determined to take control of his own narrative.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Accordingly, Montel was determined to bring a high level of stylization to the contemporary costumes of the Netflix musical directed by Jacques Audiard.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 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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