Mr. Pryor, who is 45, conveys a passionate determination to understand the delta's problems.

Here was the same passionate determination on the part of a parent for a child to become a star, even if there was no discernible talent.

His generosity and passionate determination to find a cure for juvenile diabetes will never be forgotten.

There was a passionate determination in that.

His passionate determination to get results did not extend to seeking credit for them, so his work is better remembered than he is.

Arthur Lennig, a respected film historian, is more of a chronicler, with a passionate determination to set all the records straight.

The war seems now to consist of a great number of Iraqis demonstrating their passionate, and often suicidal, determination to get the Americans to leave.

There was passionate determination in that burst of good humor.

Mr. Justice Wargrave said, and his small clear voice was heavy with passionate determination: "Not if we are careful.

Raimunda's troubles may be extreme, but she bustles through them with passionate determination, making room for every emotion except self-pity.