tenacity

Example Sentences

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"We are so impressed by Alanah's tenacity in raising the issue," they said.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

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

For Izzy did grow: despite her early start, she displayed a tenacity of will that even the doctors remarked upon.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng