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determination

[dih-tur-muh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌtɜr məˈneɪ ʃən /




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The statute says that there is no judicial review, but only with respect to the DHS Secretary’s determination of whether a country deserves a TPS designation or not.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

“The U.S. consumer has shown an impressive determination to keep shopping throughout the tariff and oil price shocks, cutting savings as real income growth turned negative,” said Paul Donovan, chief economist at UBS Wealth Management.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A former star student and long-distance runner from a prominent family in Amarillo, Texas, Griffin goes into her first session with a competitor’s single-minded determination to, as she writes, “get to the finish line.”

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

"To our knowledge, this review is the most definitive determination that those who vape are at increased risk of cancer compared to those who don't," Prof. Stewart says.

From Science Daily • Jun. 21, 2026

Jade pumps her fist with determination and smiles at me.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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