singlemindedness

The background to this singlemindedness was the simple fact that these rights were not recognised.

The Nobel Peace Prize 1983 - Presentation Speech 1984

The result, say his detractors and even some of his supporters, is that his singlemindedness has hardened into wilful intransigence.

Arsène Wenger: the blinkered visionary | Observer profile 2011

Eventually, the film-makers suggest, Thatcher's increasing isolation, brought about by her rigidity, singlemindedness, inability to accept advice and contempt for most of her colleagues, brings about a form of madness that foreshadows the Lear-like dementia "I will not go mad" that infects her dotage.

The Iron Lady – review 2012

The fact that there is great beauty in what he does and his singlemindedness in his pursuits draws people to him that want to be a part of making him fulfill his purpose.

Matthew Yglesias » Encounters at the End of the World 2009

“A fire,” he said, sticking to his own point with equal singlemindedness.

Fic: Like Gum on Your Shoe Part 3/10, Adult Eventually, AU from JE rabid1st 2009

A lack of concern for convention and rules on and off the field, flaky numbers on the backs of jerseys, ball-tampering and a willingness to give away penalties rather than risk a breach of their try-line are symptomatic of the driven singlemindedness that has taken them far in the last two World Cups.

Rugby World Cup 2011: Scotland hope chaos theory will unsettle England | Paul Rees 2011

This series is unusual, especially for DC, but the strength of the main character and his singlemindedness in his quest make it a compelling read.

Black Adam: The Dark Age #3 (of 6) | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

On November 5th, I hope CNN reflects back on the Democrat primaries and reaffirm that it was the Clinton monomania (singlemindedness) that led to Obama's downfall, as the divide is just too wide for anyone to heal.

Bush: An asset or a liability for McCain? 2008

Finally, thanks to the distinctly non-fans who so kindly surrendered SVGL to my singlemindedness for the week; we now return to your regularly-scheduled programming.

Archive 2008-04-01 SVGL 2008

While the idea behind this is a good one -- according to an article in the Chicago Tribune late last year, the average college grad makes about $25,000 more annually than a nongrad -- the singlemindedness behind it is becoming ludicrous.

Amy Goldwasser: RED the Book: The Millennials and the Myth of College 2009