dogged
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Smart, ambitious and dogged, she is not burdened by a dark past or traumatic pain or the generally dour outlook that plague so many of her peers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Much of this is known only because of the dogged investigative journalism from David A. Fahrenthold, who has spent years following the money around Donald Trump and his orbit for the New York Times.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
But it has been dogged by disagreements, particularly over whether to centralise market supervision.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
McGregor was the UFC's first simultaneous two-weight world champion after winning titles at featherweight in 2015 and lightweight in 2016, but his career has been dogged by controversy in recent years.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Charles’s motto was “It’s dogged as does it,” and while it may not have been a reflection of his love of dogs, it was a reflection of his work ethic.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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