How to use "determine" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "determine" in popular movie and book plots

  • It sends three agents to determine if the planet is a potential threat to the universe, and whether it should be destroyed.  - The Amazing 3
  • The boy was able to determine the intelligence of his opponents and play upon that to interpret their next move.  - The Purloined Letter
  • Despite this, the police determine that she's the prime suspect, and her fragile mental state only strengthens the case.  - After the Thin Man
  • A small detachment of men performs a reconnaissance mission on Tall's orders to determine the strength of the Japanese bunker.  - The Thin Red Line (1998 film)
  • The restaurant's employees try to determine if he needs help.  - Shine (film)
  • Scientists determine explosives planted on the surface of the asteroid may divert it into a stable orbit around Earth.  - The Dig
  • Harper lets slip enough information to allow Powell to determine that Harper's children must know where the money is.  - The Night of the Hunter (film)
  • Jill is trying to help mrs Buttle determine what happened to her husband, but her efforts are obstructed by bureaucracy.  - Brazil (1985 film)
  • The team's attack is aborted while they determine the next move.  - Executive Decision
  • A sanity hearing is scheduled to determine who should control the Deeds' fortune.  - Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
  • Gendibal and Novi are sent to track Trevize and to determine the goals of the "Anti-Mules".  - Foundation's Edge
  • Helena, coming across him, wakes him while attempting to determine whether he is dead or asleep.  - A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Fitz, Simmons and Lincoln determine that the effect of Hive's infection will prevent those Inhumans he controls from being sedated.  - The Singularity (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
  • Toward the end, the remaining victims are called out to determine which of them will be punished.  - Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom
  • Paul's prescience helps him determine the identity of Jessica's father, the "maternal grandfather who cannot be named" — the Baron himself.  - Vladimir Harkonnen
  • As a result, a more extensive test is required to determine whether she is a replicant.  - Blade Runner

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