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• tenacious (adjective)

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adjective tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of TENACIOUS [more tenacious; most tenacious] 1 a : not easily stopped or pulled apart : firm or strong

• The company has a tenacious hold on the market.
• a tenacious grip

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• tenacious myths/traditions
• a tenacious effort/battle

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• He is a tenacious [=persistent] negotiator/competitor.
• She is quite tenacious.

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— tenaciously

adverb

• She clung tenaciously to her beliefs.
• He fought tenaciously.

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— tenacity

/təˈnæsəti/ noun [noncount]

• I am impressed by their tenacity.
• She fought with great tenacity.

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