In a sign of the White House's determination to project party unity, a top Trump campaign official, Bill Stepien, traveled to the Republican National Committee meeting in New Mexico this week to orchestrate an ornamental resolution of support for the president.
And it seemed equally likely the programme was being run in parallel with Putin's determination to project Russian power through a series of major sporting events, running from the world athletics championships in 2013 through the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics to the world swimming championships (Fina being another good sized rock to look under) in 2015 and on to the 2018 World Cup.
The agreement, and the administration's parallel plans to press ahead with a nearly $11 billion arms deal for Iraq, despite rising political tensions there, is dramatic evidence of its determination to project American military influence in an oil-rich region shadowed by a threat from Iran.
The effort honed Bourtourault's communication and management skills, established important contacts, and tested his determination to see a project through.
Mr. Kennedy wanted to project vigor and a determination to keep on going.
I will not shirk that," and retorted that it took determination to complete a project of this size.
The actor's got passion, determination and a strong voice to project Gordy's beliefs, especially when they're expressed in song.
We are hurting, and the dysfunctional state of affairs that has paralyzed our ability to project the strength and determination of a free society dedicated to opportunity for all is reflected in an assortment of ailments that weaken not only us but other nations as well.
But it's hard to know if someone has the grit and determination to finish a challenging project or the resilience to push forward when something goes wrong just from an interview.
Just a week after the scandal erupted in January 1998, he delivered a State of the Union address that crystallized his determination to use the projected federal budget surplus to "save Social Security first," a political goal that has dominated all policy discussion on the subject since.
