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
Reaching the observatory’s sphere requires a slow trip by cable car, which crawls at about 4 mph down a long, sloping tunnel carved into the granite.
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Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
One of the gleaming multimillion-dollar mansions nestled among towering pine trees and granite peaks in this exclusive mountain enclave?
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The most iconic buildings in the city have their own distinct styles, starting with the 1919 Art Nouveau granite train station designed by Eliel Saarinen.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
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Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
One of the gleaming multimillion-dollar mansions nestled among towering pine trees and granite peaks in this exclusive mountain enclave?
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
The most iconic buildings in the city have their own distinct styles, starting with the 1919 Art Nouveau granite train station designed by Eliel Saarinen.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 21 Oct. 2024
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.
—Karen Cicero, Parents, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granite
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But when the second match begins, Robby makes the executive decision to tag Kenny in over Eli, leading Kenny to score two points and earn the win.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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When a city’s leadership makes the decision, divisive and expensive referenda can be avoided, Newbrun wrote.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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This guide will break down the car accident laws every driver should know, from fault determination to insurance requirements, legal liabilities, and what to do following an accident.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Not every player has the resolve to take on such odds, not even the most talented of players.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joy is our ability to focus our mind and heart on those things that bring us purpose and the resolve to overcome the obstacles that otherwise would hold us down.Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Granite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granite. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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