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tenaciously

[tuh-ney-shuhs-lee] / təˈneɪ ʃəs li /




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He was a product of the Roman-style landed elite that clung on tenaciously in that region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Sarat argued that cases like Williams' push the country closer toward one day ending the death penalty, despite some states "tenaciously clinging" to it.

From Salon Sep. 27, 2024

"It's just another reason why we are tenaciously and tirelessly fighting for him to come home."

From BBC Dec. 1, 2023

Short on time, Black defends tenaciously and nearly claws back into the game: 25.

From Washington Times Nov. 7, 2023

In spite of having the sunless complexion and slight build of a yeshiva student, Sender clung onto the cord as tenaciously as a terrier, even going so far as to bare his teeth.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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