But with patient and firm determination we will press on.

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British police will hopefully reach a firm determination as to whether Berezovsky was murdered or whether he took his own life. (The evidence strongly points to the latter.) Until then, speculation and conspiracy theories flourish.

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In Nancy Balfour's day, American Survey (now renamed United States) was run on almost military lines, with strict discipline, frugal use of resources and a firm determination to maintain its independence from the rest of the paper.

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"While conveying his condolences, President Hollande assured prime minister of his firm determination to investigate the tragic event and assured that the injured were under the care of French medical teams, " a statement issued by India's external affairs ministry said.

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Still, it would be wrong to underestimate Ovi, or the Finnish firm's determination to make it a success.

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It reflects the firm's determination to focus its efforts on Skype.

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Putting a Westerner in charge, the firm reckoned, would send a bold message to staff and customers alike of its determination to internationalise.

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