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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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“It takes a lot of imagination, belief, resilience and tenacity to do this when you’re going against conventional wisdom,” Evans said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

The Dutch -- with their dikes, dams and vast waterworks--have long been admired for their tenacity in the face of flood risks.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

During the summer of 2018, “an adult male intruder showed up to the nest and with great tenacity, refused to leave,” wrote Friends of Big Bear Valley.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

During his 55-minute chat with Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, Stefanovic said he admired his "tenacity" and "courage" in "trying to stand up for what you believe is right".

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Marvin’s tenacity was astonishing, to the dismay of many.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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