tenacious
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The Brewers led MLB in batting average and on-base percentage, tormenting opponents with a tenacious, old-school approach that turned every at-bat into an existential battle.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 29, 2026
Despite their roster of stars and their unprecedented payroll, they stood no chance against the younger, hungrier and more tenacious Brewers, who overwhelmed their wealthier opponent with a relentless energy the Dodgers couldn’t match.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 16, 2026
After a winless two days there was enormous pressure on Hull and Woad and the former barely missed a shot in an impressive 3&2 win over the tenacious Megan Khang.
From BBC β Sep. 14, 2026
Forte plays Kevin Avery, a downcast injury lawyer living in Albuquerque who begrudgingly accepts a new client, the tenacious Wile E. Coyote, in a trial against the Acme Corp.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 26, 2026
“You’re tenacious, Cat—you know how to dig in and fight for something you want.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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