tenacity
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Koch isn’t interviewed, but Mazzio sits with team members, rivals and the now-83 Conner who bring to life the skill and tenacity of the pioneering team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
A flick from Putellas here and there, tenacity from Kennedy and quick feet from Grace Geyoro were all frequently on show.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 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
During the summer of 2018, “an adult male intruder showed up to the nest and with great tenacity, refused to leave,” wrote Friends of Big Bear Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
“What, did you think you were going to get rid of me that easily? You should know by now—I’ve got the tenacity of a cockroach.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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