tenacity
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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
It’s impossible to watch “All the President’s Men” and not feel inspired by Woodward and Bernstein’s tenacity.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
But Jack hasn’t counted on the tenacity of Robert’s accomplice-sister, Penny, a felon with a genius IQ who shows up seeking answers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Villa fans will rightly point out that their team has regularly overperformed their xG under Unai Emery, while Sunderland fans will claim that you can't measure tenacity and togetherness.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
These people were worthy of love and admiration in their blind loyalty, in their blind strength and tenacity.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
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