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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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“Live by two words: tenacity and gratitude. Tenacity will get you where you want to go, and gratitude will make you enjoy the journey, no matter how bumpy.”

From Salon • May 16, 2026

The latest round of reports on the economy underscore its tenacity — and suggest it’s likely to keep expanding.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

But while pundits praise her tenacity, her humility and her goalscoring impact, Blackstenius is not the perfect player.

From BBC • May 2, 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

“That’s the kind of tenacity I want to see.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan




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