Determination
Determination noun - Firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose.
Keeping and determination are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keeping" instead a noun "Determination".
Keeping
Keeping noun - Responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something.
Determination and keeping are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Determination" instead a noun "Keeping".
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He does nearly die, but the only thing keeping him going at that point was determination.
Source: Heroic Resolve -
Also, Zeus' determination in keeping his promises and Hades' promise to Rhea of protecting Zeus is Played for Drama when Zeus swears to hate Hades forever for him killing Metis, and Hades willingly accepts Zeus' hatred in order to make him a stronger man.
Source: The Promise -
Often spouting dialogue about love and justice, this character is naive and lacks common sense; her determination is usually the only thing keeping her from being completely incompetent (even if she is potentially very powerful).
Source: Love Freak
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