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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Indefatigable stamina and hustle also help.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Sunday night, a stubborn stamina very well may decide whether SDFC’s postseason will continue.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The naNea co-polyester, meanwhile, adds endurance, tear strength and quick-dry capabilities.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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While the robots show promise for logistical and reconnaissance support, their combat effectiveness remains limited by issues such as endurance, armor, and communication security.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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Elizabeth’s determination not to settle the succession gave rise to fierce rivalry between the claimants to the English throne, among them Mary, Queen of Scots and her son James VI; James’s cousin Arbella Stuart; Lady Katherine Grey and her descendants; and Henry Hastings, Earl of Huntingdon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our shareholders and clients have benefited enormously from Elon Musk's vision, determination and execution.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Their strong will and tenacity.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The persistence of terrorism in Nigeria, whose northern states abut the West African Sahel region, has strategic implications for the country and beyond if the trend is not reversed and decisively crushed.—
Kingsley Moghalu,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, the residence has become a powerful marker of perseverance.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The brand and The Vault plan to shift gears in 2026 with activations that celebrate athletes and moments that define competition and perseverance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
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Neighbors of Morton Harris, an officer who flew B-17s for the Army during World War II and survived some close calls during his 33 missions behind enemy lines, praised his courage — and his financial generosity.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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The courage of charging the shoreline.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 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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