tenaciously

US /təˈneɪ.ʃəs.li/
UK /təˈneɪ.ʃəs.li/
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1.

vasthoudend, hardnekkig

with a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely

:
The dog tenaciously held onto the bone.
De hond hield vasthoudend vast aan het bot.
The ivy grew tenaciously up the old wall.
De klimop groeide vasthoudend tegen de oude muur op.
2.

vastberaden, volhardend

with determination or persistence

:
She tenaciously pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.
Ze streefde vasthoudend haar droom na om dokter te worden.
Despite setbacks, they tenaciously worked towards their goal.
Ondanks tegenslagen werkten ze vasthoudend aan hun doel.