tenacious

Example Sentences

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"He ended up really doing it... Dong Guangping is too tenacious, too brave," she said, adding that he had planned his escape with "meticulous checks and preparation".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

But more often, Moore has the grit and tenacious determination that it takes to deserve the mother title.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Marcus Smart resurrected his career as a tenacious defender at 32 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

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

Rosa, however, was in no rush to marry and had all but forgotten the only kiss they had exchanged when they said goodbye; nor could she recall the color of her tenacious suitor’s eyes.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende