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Noun firmly held belief or opinion
Is she qualified to be president? Even ardent conservative Charles Krauthammer lamented in 2008 about “the paucity of any Palin record or expressed conviction on the major issues of our time.”
Noun quality of being devoted or committed to something
"To grasp the full significance of life is the actor's duty, to interpret it is his problem, and to express it his dedication."
Noun firmness of purpose
One year ago, a Taliban gunman shot Malala Yousafzai for her belief in schooling for girls. Malala's recovery and renewed determination to speak have offered a potent counterweight to the regressive beliefs of her attackers.
Adjective experienced in a particular activity and so not easily upset by its difficulties
hardened
In the movie "Million Dollar Baby" a hardened trainer works with a determined woman in her attempt to become a boxer.
Noun the process that initiates and maintains attempts to reach a goal
motivation
Motivation is what enables us to keep going even when what we want seems to be out of reach.
Adjective showing courage and determination
NASA has abandoned hope that it will hear from the Mars rover Spirit ever again. Still, the plucky rover, intended to last 90 days, persevered for over 6 years.
Noun decision to follow some course of action
Netflix's resolution, in response to their customers' beef with separate charges for video streaming and DVD delivery service, was to split into two businesses.
Noun strong determination
Japan displayed resolve and skill in a stunning victory over the U.S. team, winning the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Adjective beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way
Wearing the color green became a show of commitment to Ireland, but the show of solidarity took a spectacular turn when the city of Chicago decided to dye their river green.
Noun fixed desire or intention
If you ever want to see an entire team get pounded down, its collective will ripped out, play a tape of game 4 of the 2009 Lakesr-Jazz series.