doggedly

Example Sentences

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Mr. Gore doggedly sold his Reinventing Government effort, even going on David Letterman’s late-night TV show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"This outcome should make plain that time does not preclude a successful prosecution; we will doggedly pursue justice for the victims of non-recent crimes, no matter how many decades have passed."

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

But it remains surprising that its members continue to stick doggedly to their story in the face of unambiguous video evidence contradicting it.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

From “Civil War” to “Game Night,” Plemons has a knack for playing characters who are doggedly, dangerously obtuse, a key he’s still working in here.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

With loud complaints he hung on doggedly until the other two had climbed out over him and pulled him up, somewhat dazed and discouraged.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster