NSW Opportunity Class
Tenacious
adjective/teh-nay-shuhs/
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
In contextHer tenacious grip on the championship title was admirable.
Remember it
TEN comes from Latin tenere, 'to hold' — tenacious things grip on and refuse to let go.
Use it well
A praise word: 'tenacious grip/defender/researcher' — great in reports and sport commentary.