as in stamina
ability or willingness to carry on despite danger, difficulty, or obstacle
Only those with supreme tenaciousness will be able to complete this epic trek through an unforgiving landscape.
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Noun
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Doing it in back-to-back years would require amazing stamina. 7.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Biden dropped out of the 2024 race in July amid concerns over his age and stamina and endorsed Vice President Harris, who lost to Trump in November.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
18 Jan. 2025
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Time had turned him into a symbol of endurance, reconciliation, struggle and triumph.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Best Air Bike Concept2 Bike ERG $1,267 Buy Now Air bikes offer a low-impact way to work your whole body, building both muscle strength and endurance.—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
16 Jan. 2025
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These systems are considered substantial factors in making determinations that affect access to critical opportunities like employment, healthcare, or financial services.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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On that day, Neymar was unplayable, a one-man force on the ball who displayed the incredible skills and elite determination that have marked his playing days.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Luke Richardson tried in vain to coax that tenacity out of him in the NHL, often pairing him with hardscrabble players to encourage a tougher mindset.—
Mark Lazerus,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Showing our strength, tenacity, passion and generosity.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Magic of Normal offers readers an intimate look at how perseverance and vision can lead to extraordinary triumphs.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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For Crane, who reclaimed his role as Harry Potter on the West End in October 2022, the experience of performing Hamlet in Grand Theft Auto Online was a lesson in perseverance.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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What sets Chappell apart is her courage to be herself in every sense: her honesty, her individuality, and her commitment to creating meaningful music.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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By using universal themes—service, courage, and shared purpose—these leaders spoke to the core of human experience.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2020
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