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for real(expression, adjective, thoughtful, sober, serious)
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go for broke(expression, idiom)
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hard-as-nails(adjective, determined, serious, resolute, persistent)
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hardboiled(adjective, determined, serious, resolute, persistent)
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intense(adjective, deliberate, determined, sober, serious)
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intent(adjective, intense, deliberate, determined, thoughtful)
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meaningful(adjective, thoughtful, sober, serious, sincere)
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never say die(expression, idiom)
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no-fooling(adjective, determined, thoughtful, sober, serious)
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obstinate(adjective, intense, deliberate, cruel, determined)
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on ice(expression, adjective, serious, resolute, persistent)
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pat(adjective, serious, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
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persevering(adjective, serious, resolute, persistent, unwavering)
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persistent(adjective, intense, deliberate, determined, serious)
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playing hard ball(expression, adjective, idiom, intense, deliberate)
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purposeful(adjective, determined, serious, resolute, persistent)
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purposive(intense, deliberate, determined, resolute, focused)
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resolute(adjective, intense, deliberate, determined, thoughtful)
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resolved(adjective, thoughtful, sober, serious, resolute)
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sedate(adjective, thoughtful, sober, serious, sincere)
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