tenacious
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She says she has been "given courage to carry on" by the "tenacious, brave, formidable women" who attend MamaSuze.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The Rays have the best record in MLB and have emerged as legitimate World Series contenders, buoyed by a stellar starting rotation and a tenacious offensive attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
Their voices, no longer full in tone like those of people in the strength of youth, were still tenacious of the note.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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