tenacious
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But rather than reacting rashly, he marshaled a tenacious defense, not losing his composure or allowing himself to be tempted into a hotheaded action that could have led to disaster.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
Reportedly on the verge of signing Bournemouth's Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, Guardiola could do with reinforcements in attack after his team were frustrated by Sunderland's tenacious performance.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
Marcus Smart, who had starred in his role as a tenacious defender and tertiary ball-handler without James, played just 17 minutes off the bench, his fewest of the year.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
“People in Middleton had seen the Hall fall into disrepair for over 30 years,” said DePree, who has impeccable blond highlights and a tenacious streak.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
“You are one tenacious girl, Mira Williams. I hope this little one has as much heart as you when she’s your age.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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