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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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"One key thing that stood out was his tenacity. As well as the skillset, he would throw his body into everything and get stuck in defensively. It made him stand out amongst other number tens."

From BBC

Together, they constitute what Ukraine lacks to turn the strategic advantage already granted by its tenacity and heroism into victory.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the time, the governor said in a statement that “her insight, tenacity, and big heart will be missed.”

From Los Angeles Times

They lacked tenacity without the ball and seemed slow when they were in possession.

From BBC

He argued with righteous tenacity that Southerners could be convinced to relinquish their slaves by means of patient “moral suasion.”

From The Wall Street Journal