tenacity
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“What struck me in researching this book was the perseverance, fortitude and tenacity that these families show. So many people would have thrown up their hands and given up,” Butts said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
“Live by two words: tenacity and gratitude. Tenacity will get you where you want to go, and gratitude will make you enjoy the journey, no matter how bumpy.”
From Salon • May 16, 2026
That leaves an opening for Robinson, whose desirable attributes include his height and tenacity, to return to the fold as England's attack leader.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“Overall, we view this transition as changing the ‘tone at the top’ but maintaining the same tenacity and vigor the industry has seen from an operational perspective,” wrote Evercore analyst Nicholas Amicucci in a note.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
On the track, once the forum for rebellion, he displayed blistering speed and bulldog tenacity.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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