1.   He thought about hanging himself from the roof beam, but lacked the resolve.

2.   And there was apparently also concern that women lacked the resolve needed to perform well in battle.

3.   All worry the administration lacks the resolve required to nail down a stable peace in the Balkans.

4.   Critics claim the United Nations lacked resolve.

5.   Luke is one of those wishy-washy nice guys who means well and loves deeply but lacks the resolve to tackle the family problem.

6.   The Tutsi-dominated opposition has exerted extreme pressure on him, while fellow Hutus have accused him of lacking resolve.