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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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“A lot of us are going to benefit from his hard work and tenacity.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Rising per capita income and human-development indicators on her watch prompted talk of the “Bangladesh miracle”: A once dirt-poor land racked by natural disasters joining the ranks of middle-income countries through grit and tenacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

It takes a special eye and tenacity for a coach to rewire decades of bad habits, Bell said.

From Los Angeles Times

“While I am saddened for the victims, I am proud of the diligence and tenacity of our officers and detectives to take him into custody in less than 48 hours.”

From Los Angeles Times

I got to where I am through so much struggle, resilience and tenacity.

From Los Angeles Times