tenacity

Example Sentences

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Smart’s tenacity was a key ingredient to the defensive effort that locked down the Knicks and Timberwolves, and James, revered by coaches and teammates for his defensive communication, stepped up to anchor the defense too.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

In the past decade Petrou also began channeling her professional talents and tenacity into a more-personal mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Many attempted to dodge the question, pivoting to terrorism or border security, but her tenacity revealed exactly what most of them actually believe: that there is a “but” lurking around the corner of every statement.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

He had a grudging respect for my tenacity, and he had been surprised that I noticed something odd about the air in his room.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss