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undeterred

British  
/ ˌʌndɪˈtɜːd /

adjective

  1. not discouraged or dissuaded

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Undeterred, Traci started taking construction classes, and joined mentorship programmes with established companies in the industry to gain valuable experience.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Undeterred, activists in Minneapolis have sought to turn the tables by creating "Defrost MN," a searchable database of ICE vehicles active in the city.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Undeterred, the Times itself hired Summers as a contributor to its Opinion section at the beginning of 2025.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

Undeterred, Hyundai took more steps to win favor in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Undeterred and apparently with a backbone like steel, she shakes her head at him, contempt in her voice.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

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