resolute

Preposition: at

back: Griff and Steadman were particularly resolute at the back, but they could only do so much as Ciren threatened to overwhelm them.

Modifies a noun

• refusal: No constitutional device can overcome a resolute refusal by a majority of the people to overcome it, outside a totalitarian framework.
• determination: With resolute determination and a fearless independence of mind he devoted a lifetime to understand the world in which we live.
• defense: Colonel Edward Massey's resolute defense inspires the citizens of London to rally to the help of the beleaguered city.
• opposition: Our consistent involvement in the anti-imperialist movement over the years is proof of our resolute opposition to the role of the US.
• intention: Humphrey's program for reform is made explicit in texts which demonstrate a resolute intention to return home.
• struggle: John Haylett demanded the " most resolute struggle " to prevent the " re-election of the New Labor war cabinet " .

Modifying Another Word

• so: He was never so resolute, never so strong, never so full of volcanic energy, as at present.
• very: If you cannot pay under any circumstances, you must say so and be very resolute.
• only: The working class was the only resolute champion of democracy and vanguard of a democratic revolution.
• equally: I was equally resolute that Shirley, being the subject of the test, should reveal his effort first.
• absolutely: Whilst our actions against those who seek to harm our society should be uncompromising and absolutely resolute, they must always be intelligence lead.
• still: She must have known it then, and knowing it, is still resolute.

Used with adjective complement

• remain: MPs must remain resolute in resisting any such extension.
• become: Their barristers tried to change the Judges ' mind, but the Judges became more resolute.
• stand: Fisher pressed, but their pretty passing was confined to midfield as the Dons ' back four stood resolute.

Preposition: in

• defense: In their first game against Brentwood, Herts were powerful in attack and resolute in defense throughout, winning relatively comfortably 3-0.
• face: And as always, we will rely on the strength of the American people to remain resolute in the face of adversity.
• pursuit: She is resolute in the pursuits of her goals and is hungry for other opportunities that will take her career to new heights.

Preposition: of

man: She has the face of the most beautiful of women, and the mind of the most resolute of men.