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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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“What struck me in researching this book was the perseverance, fortitude and tenacity that these families show. So many people would have thrown up their hands and given up,” Butts said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

We need now to have the strength, tenacity, wisdom and sense of community to build a better tomorrow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But the German champions showed their tenacity and talent to reduce the deficit to one and ensure they remain in the tie for next week's return leg in Munich.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Overall, we view this transition as changing the ‘tone at the top’ but maintaining the same tenacity and vigor the industry has seen from an operational perspective,” wrote Evercore analyst Nicholas Amicucci in a note.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

I’m sure some of the younger fencers didn’t understand my tenacity or competitive nature during practice, but fencing was my only way to seek revenge on an enemy with no name.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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