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by tenacity
[baɪ təˈnæsɪti]
adverbial phrase
pela tenacidade
1.
through persistent determination and unwavering resolve; by means of stubborn perseverance
She succeeded by tenacity, refusing to give up despite numerous failures.
Ela teve sucesso pela tenacidade, recusando-se a desistir apesar de inúmeras falhas.
2.
by holding firmly and not letting go; through persistent effort
He advanced in his career by tenacity and hard work.
Ele avançou em sua carreira pela tenacidade e trabalho duro.
NYC Slang
by sheer grit / by grinding it out
Synonyms
by persistence
through perseverance
by determination
through doggedness
by grit
Antonyms
by chance
by luck
by accident
by whimsy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pela tenacidade
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
pela tenacidade
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
pela persistência
Common alternative in both variants
Related Idioms & Phrases
hold on by one's teeth
hold on for dear life
never say die
stick to one's guns
hang in there
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