tenacity
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Shelton, who stands 6-foot-4, is a ferocious athlete who can smother the court, and he’s developed a mental tenacity to stick out tough moments, like that tiebreak over Carlos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
“His tenacity, his drive, his zeal, his adventure for life. He’s just Naya in boy form,” Previtire said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Dutch -- with their dikes, dams and vast waterworks--have long been admired for their tenacity in the face of flood risks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
"The whole thing just came together through personal contacts and tenacity and the willingness of the performers to be in the film in the first place," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 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
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