tenaciously

How To Use tenaciously In A Sentence

• The Java kept the weather-gage tenaciously, forereaching a little, and whenever the __Constitution_ luffed up to close, [Footnote: Log of _Constitution_.] the former tried to rake her. The Naval War of 1812 Or the History of the United States Navy during the Last War with Great Britain to Which Is Appended an Account of the Battle of New Orleans
• The persistence of this sartorial custom beyond its natural lifespan—and in the American justice system of all places—is not merely a quirk of history but testament to the deep and tenaciously clubbish culture that still afflicts the highest levels and most intransigently closed circles of power. The new Solicitor General -- Elena Kagan -- is female, so the question is: What will she wear?
• Its punch lies in its ironical, teasing, sceptical commonsensical way of subverting tenaciously held fallacies. The Times Literary Supplement
• Though seriously ill, he still clings tenaciously to life.
• This distinction, though tenaciously supported by some critics, is belied by citational evidencehealthy has been used to mean “healthful” since the 16th century. A statinator speaks | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.
• Parliament has, however, attempted to cling tenaciously to its role in the scrutiny of the implementation of that policy.
• Nevertheless, the modern law of contracts tenaciously clings to the liberal ideal of individual autonomy.
• This bill would also just amp up the black market for fake IDs and increase criminal activity as desperate drug addicts tenaciously engage in bolder actions to satisfy their uncontrolled and irresistible cravings. Ask your doctor, and she may ask about you (Jack Bog's Blog)
• Governor Moore, inviting us to come to Montgomery, all thought of uniformity in dress was lost in the enthusiasm evoked by the knowledge that our services were accepted; and even after the hastily prepared uniforms were issued by the new Government my company clung tenaciously to "coonskin" head-dress, which made a striking contrast to the gray caps worn by the other companies. Reminiscences of the Civil War
• What I take issue with is his championing the idea rhetorically, but not pursuing it tenaciously. D. Brad Wright: Why Won't Obama Lead on Reform?