Sentences with phrase «of fierce determination»

Their stories are ones of fierce determination, passion for the law, keen intelligence, and inspiring achievement.

Young Mowgli, the orphaned «man cub» raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, is played by a human being, young newcomer Neel Sethi, who is not only completely adorable but exudes intelligence and packs a wallop of fierce determination.

He needed every bit of that fierce determination.

She was disappointed but had a look of fierce determination.

Schultz's inspiring journey involves a bit of luck, he admits, but it has also been the result of a fierce determination and unwavering persistence.

Not exact matches

It was Arendt's remarkable ability to face the double tradition from which she emerged with a sharp - eyed focus that characterizes much of her work: its generosity for the practice of democracy and her fierce determination to explain for herself as well as for others the failure of her former culture to endure despite its qualities.

Similarly no one can understand the long conflict between the baals and Yahweh, with its story of attraction and repulsion, assimilation and revulsion, culminating in the prophetic determination, from Elijah on, to tear Yahweh's worship free from baal entanglements, unless one sees, underneath, the fierce hostility between two economic and social cultures.

Compare this to the fierce determination and focus of our other cousins, the New Zealanders, who worked out long ago that to be relevant in global agriculture, you have to be big, nimble, and at the risk of sounding xenophobic, in control of your own destiny.

I remember so many days just a few years ago of my own fierce determination mixed with immeasurable joy and overwhelming exhaustion that left me drowning in motherhood.

A man of cool judgment as well as fierce determination and personal discipline, McGuinness could have succeeded in any walk of life.

Cameron is caught between fierce opposition to reform on his own benches, Labour criticism of the bill, and the determination of his deputy Nick Clegg to press ahead with a reform that has been delayed for 100 years.

The word fierce may describe a way of behavior or a determination deep down inside you.

The actress may not be the physical equal of some of the others, but she compellingly conveys Lena's fierce determination to both figure out what happened to her husband and solve the mystery of this colorful but terrifying unknown force of nature.

That's the general rule of thumb for Miss Elizabeth Sloane, played with fierce determination by Jessica Chastain.

Almodovar's trademark shifts in tone from black comedy to heart - breaking drama are accomplished with customary flair, while Cruz relishes the opportunity — finally — to showcases her dramatic range, embodying a woman of sensuality and fierce determination.

With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Despite his insistence that he is out of the fight game for good, Rocky sees in Adonis the strength and determination he had known in Apollo — the fierce rival who became his closest friend.

That isn't a knock on Steinfeld's performance, by any means — of all the women I'm discussing in this installment, she did by far the most impressive work, giving Mattie Ross a fierce determination that was sorely lacking in Kim Darby's interpretation of the character in the 1969 John Wayne version.

• A deep - seated belief in the inherent right of all children to a quality education; • A professional life dedicated to improving education for teachers and their students; • A passionate commitment to improving teaching and learning in America; • Unwavering dedication to the professional integrity and competence of teachers; • Visionary and boundless energy, eternal optimism, and expert leadership; • An innate capacity to inspire collaboration and mobilize support that enabled unparalleled achievements in the history of American education reform; and • A clear vision coupled with steadfast commitment and fierce determination which has led to historic milestones in American education and meaningful impact on teaching and learning.

In Philida, longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, André Brink — «one of South Africa's greatest novelists» (The Telegraph)-- gives us his most powerful novel yet; the truly unforgettable story of a female slave, and her fierce determination to survive and to be free.

The way to freedom as defined by the Declaration of Independence is never safe or secure, but it demands risk, sacrifice, and a fierce determination to follow that road in uncertainty and hope.

So when Canadian publisher Fierce Ink Press Co-Op Ltd opened the doors on its digital - only YA genre publisher last month, it wasn't hard to figure out what made this particular small press stand out: its focus on spreading hopeful messages to teen readers and its determination that teen - related charities would benefit from its titles, requiring that 20 % of the net proceeds from all books sold be donated to organizations that serve young adults.

Sleek and graceful like the Babe herself, this well - researched biography gives insight into the fierce determination and drive of the greatest female athlete of all time.

The breed, known as Diehard for their fierce determination and unwavering loyalty, make fantastic companions and add fun, excitement, and love to the lives of the humans lucky enough to be owned by a...

The breed, known as Diehard for their fierce determination and unwavering loyalty, make fantastic companions and add fun, excitement, and love to the lives of the humans lucky enough to be owned by a Scottie.

Undeniably, gentrification's rampant indifference to diversity, its fierce determination to regiment bland and lavish sameness, tinges these paintings with a nostalgia complicated by the pauperism many of Neel's subjects endured.

After spending long hours in cafes and restaurants passionately arguing about art and philosophy, she returned to the studio to paint long into the night, translating this vibrant energy onto the surface of the canvas with a fierce determination.

Discretion and fierce determination to achieve outcomes that best represent the clients» interests are integral parts of the firm's core philosophy.

His skill and determination have allowed him to build a reputation as a dedicated and fierce representative of his clients» interests.

What we share — and what continues to inform our work together — is a fierce entrepreneurial vision and a determination to uphold the highest standards of excellence.

«This journal series — Child Health in Canada — was born out of a spirit of collaboration and a fierce determination to improve children's physical and mental well - being.