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pertinaciously
adverb
formaluk /ˌpɜː.tənˈeɪ.ʃəs.li/ us /ˌpɝː.tənˈeɪ.ʃəs.li/
in a way that shows determination and an unwillingness to be defeated by problems:
They fought pertinaciously to defend their traditional way of life.
It was surprising how pertinaciously the people had stuck to the old system.
It is very strange that such a great scientist believed so pertinaciously in this obviously ridiculous theory.
The students have been calling pertinaciously for more comfortable and convenient accommodation.
The insects were biting me so pertinaciously that it was impossible to sleep.
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