tenacious

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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

But the past century has shown that even the world’s largest and most modern militaries can be humbled when attacking tenacious adversaries willing to endure more pain to defend their territory despite overwhelming odds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

OJ scored 19 and EJ added 17 as the Dolphins used tenacious defense, a three-point barrage and a relentless transition attack to overwhelm Cleveland, 75-56, at L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Reportedly on the verge of signing Bournemouth's Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, Guardiola could do with reinforcements in attack after his team were frustrated by Sunderland's tenacious performance.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

He was a marksman of no mean ability; he was, moreover, stubbornly tenacious under his mild manner—two facts well- enough known around town to make the night prowlers wary for several weeks.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt