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tenacity

[tuh-nas-i-tee] / təˈnæs ɪ ti /


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Nicknamed El Fulo – The Blond – for his bleached hair, Martinez has also stood out for his energy and tenacity at this World Cup.

From BBC Jun. 27, 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

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

From MarketWatch May 2, 2026

Jones’ film is a palatable, pleasing story of tenacity in the face of marginalization.

From Salon Apr. 26, 2026

“It was the tenacity and nature of the patterns of deceit.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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