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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Eighth Round - Paul 10-9 (Paul 80-72) Paul’s stamina is still his biggest issue.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025 -
Both encounters precise use of parries, dodging, and strategic stamina management to overcome the enemy, and were easily the most riveting parts of the overall preview.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Your racing resume is so impressive and diverse — stints in NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula E, IMSA, among other series, plus endurance racing like Sebring and Daytona.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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However, this past weekend and more than 14 years later, Kubica completed what is perceived by many to be the greatest motorsport comeback of all time, winning the iconic 24 hours of Le Mans endurance race.—
Rory Fleming,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Then the market for EVs started showing signs of slowing down, and the current administration’s determination to eliminate the federal tax credit for EVs started to alter the trajectory of the battery-electric vehicle uptake.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Her close call does not diminish her determination.—
Ian Pannell,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Martin uses explosiveness, tenacity and winning mentality to offset a lack of height.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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But defensive tenacity improved throughout the year, rising to its pinnacle to upset Natick in the state semifinals for a fifth straight appearance in the Div. 1 state final.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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His spirit of persistence and craftsmanship continues to shape the bourbon industry today.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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It’s been reopened in chunks, thanks to the unrelenting optimism and irrational persistence of a corps of downtown residents led by Rodriguez and Rosa Chang.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
16 June 2025
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Last month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Florida recognized Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing the stories of resilient Floridians and their mental health journeys — stories that reflect strength, perseverance, and, too often, barriers to care.—
Carali McLean,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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But stories of grit and perseverance turn out to be half-baked.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Some have said his victory gave them the courage to come out to their families and friends, and even to themselves.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Katz emphasizes Adams’ courage in publishing Lesbian Love.—
Kellie B. Gormly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 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 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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