pertinacity
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See Asa Gray, "Scientific Papers," 1889, Volume II., page 235, on "The Pertinacity and Predominance of Weeds," where the view here given is adopted.
From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 by Darwin, Francis, Sir
Pertinacity and fiery energy in their eyes outweighed everything else, and Hoche soon showed that he possessed these qualities.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various
Pertinacity and inflexibility on this point are well bestowed.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
Pertinacity appears like devotion to some minds, and our prowler had met with his reward more than once by keeping doggedly to his post; he held his ground therefore, and watched his opportunity.
From Mattie:?A Stray (Vol 1 of 3) by Robinson, Frederick William
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