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doggedly

American  
[daw-gid-lee, dog-id‐] / ˈdɔ gɪd li, ˈdɒg ɪd‐ /

adverb

  1. in a persistent or tenacious manner.

    She worked doggedly and tirelessly, overseeing nearly every aspect of the show.

Etymology

Origin of doggedly

dogged 1 ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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But it remains surprising that its members continue to stick doggedly to their story in the face of unambiguous video evidence contradicting it.

From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026

Still, the index remains doggedly downbeat as Europeans continue to give priority to saving over spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The right-hander has doggedly dominated his way through Ashes series for 15 years.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Watched on by his cousin Arthur Rinderknech, who will play in the quarter-finals on Friday, Vacherot held on doggedly to force a tense tiebreak.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

With loud complaints he hung on doggedly until the other two had climbed out over him and pulled him up, somewhat dazed and discouraged.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster

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