determined enemy

collocation in English

meaningsofdeterminedandenemy

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determined
adjective
uk
/dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/us
/dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/
wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to ...
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enemy
noun
uk
/ˈen.ə.mi/us
/ˈen.ə.mi/
a person who hates or opposes another person and tries to harm them or stop them from ...
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(Definition ofdeterminedandenemyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It is a horrific story of 35 years' struggle against what can only be described as a cruel, vicious anddeterminedenemy.
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All the lessons of modern war make it clear that air power alone cannot force adeterminedenemyto the negotiating table.
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I imagine that the wellheads and pipelines may not be difficult targets for a skilful anddeterminedenemy.
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They would face adeterminedenemyand there would be a kind of stalemate.
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We must, therefore, be prepared for adeterminedenemyoffensive at an early date, and all the measures necessary to meet the situation have been made.
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Adeterminedenemycan counterattack against the infantry on the flanks, thereby cutting off the spearhead from resupply and quickly bringing it to a halt.
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He was adeterminedenemyof bleeding in all cases, relying chiefly on sudorifics.
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First, we have adeterminedenemywho hates us.
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Paratroopers and infantrymen waged a tenacious battle with the well dug-in anddeterminedenemy.
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However, the great length of the outer enclosures and the many causeways that crossed them surely precluded their use for defence against determined enemies.
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Jenkins' extraordinary valor, dedication, and indomitable spirit inspired his fellow soldiers to repulse thedeterminedenemyattack and ultimately to defeat the larger force.
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Through his effort the allied company was restored to an effective fighting unit and prevented defeat of the friendly forces by a strong anddeterminedenemy.
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Chevreul was adeterminedenemyof charlatanism in every form, and a complete sceptic as to the scientific psychical research or spiritualism which had begun in his time.
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By belonging to a determined occupational guild, characters will fight determined enemies, will defend some lands and attack others.
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