I know quite certainly that I myself have no special talent; curiosity, obsession and dogged endurance, combined with self-criticism have brought me to my ideas. From LearnThat.org. [Albert Einstein]
dogged persistence. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a dogged worker. From Dictionary.com.
Murkowski is dodged by -- dogged, that is, by charges of nepotism. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 2, 2004] Reference
The second method, pursued by Martin, may be called the dogged or prosaic method. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Brown's Schooldays]
He may have been known as a dogged defender on the basketball court, but teammates of the late Dan Obrovac remember him as a gentle giant. From Wordnik.com. [daytondailynews.com - News] Reference
However, I remain dogged, worshipping Beethoven. From Wordnik.com. [The Danger in Words] Reference
There was a new look in it, a kind of dogged hopelessness. From Wordnik.com. [The Hermit of Far End] Reference
KING: You became "dogged" would be a good word, wouldn't it?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Larry King Live Weekend: Nancy Sinatra Reminisces; Alan Dershowitz Talks About Justice; Hamilton Jordan Discusses Cancer; Lou Cannon Puts Reagan in Perspective - June 17, 2000] Reference
He spoke with a kind of dogged persistence that she had to admire. From Wordnik.com. [A Grave Denied]
What I likely need to put a bit more effort into is the "dogged" part. From Wordnik.com. [Off the Grid] Reference
Compared to what, the last what, 45 minutes when we really kind of dogged him. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 5, 2005] Reference
The investigation blamed the crewmen for having improperly "dogged" the hatch covers. From Wordnik.com. [Columbia Report Issued - NASA Watch] Reference
It was quickly taken back by the co - chair, but it kind of dogged Clinton into today. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 13, 2007] Reference
And that is that it takes a family of some means to pursue this kind of dogged call for help on the part of authorities. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 12, 2001] Reference
For Kerry, morning is not his best time, and he rarely seems to get a lift from the crowd -- but he has a kind of dogged stamina. From Wordnik.com. [DOWN TO THE WIRE] Reference
He spoke with a kind of dogged restraint, which only sometimes gave way, when the injustice she was guilty of forced itself upon him. From Wordnik.com. [Maurice Guest] Reference
Fitzgerald tried to get evidence he needed elsewhere, Hogan said, describing the prosecutor as "dogged" and "one of the best I have seen.". From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Late Nite FDL: What Was That About “No Underlying Crime?”] Reference
That kind of dogged loyalty is a thing of the past. From Wordnik.com. [Simple Justice] Reference
"I am sorry," he repeated, with a kind of dogged patience. From Wordnik.com. [The Halo] Reference
He had been "dogged" by one of his old pursuers and attacked. From Wordnik.com. [Stories in Light and Shadow] Reference
It has a layer of cleverness with the use of the word "dogged". From Wordnik.com. [Althouse] Reference
And then, with a kind of dogged resolution, he untied it and waded on. From Wordnik.com. [The Saint in Action]
"Yes --" the monosyllable was spoken unwillingly, but with a kind of dogged resolution. From Wordnik.com. [The Just and the Unjust] Reference
He went on to say that Rachel had been "dogged" with the accusations that she was fake. From Wordnik.com. [All - Digital Spy - Entertainment and Media News] Reference
"Don't be hard on me, Anna," he said, looking at her in a kind of dogged, uncertain way. From Wordnik.com. [Bad Hugh] Reference
Given the right circumstances, a guy like you could be the new guy at a university and feel "dogged". From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
It was speedily evident to her that he was working with a kind of dogged fury; he came early, he went late. From Wordnik.com. [Love and Mr. Lewisham] Reference
"It is not, sir," answered Oscar, who spoke English with a kind of dogged precision, giving equal value to all words. From Wordnik.com. [The Port of Missing Men] Reference
His voice was deep, loud, and his manner displayed a kind of dogged self-assertion which had nothing aggressive in it. From Wordnik.com. [Lord Jim] Reference
"I don't know what being 'dogged' means, but if it is a reward for being nice and kind and polite, I hope you will be.". From Wordnik.com. [The Wit and Humor of America, Volume IV. (of X.)] Reference
"There ain't so much need to worry," said Tom, with a kind of dogged self-confidence that relieved Florette not a little. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Slade with the Boys Over There] Reference
Fox News 'Baier touted ballot challenge by "dogged" Franken campaign, ignored similar ballot challenges by Coleman campaign. From Wordnik.com. [Media Matters for America - Limbaugh Wire] Reference
"dogged" has been the word which has meant most in this campaign. From Wordnik.com. [Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights] Reference
"You see," she said, with a kind of dogged patience, "it isn't really up to you, or to me either. From Wordnik.com. [The Confession] Reference
The tragedy that's dogged this family could fill volumes -- and it will. From Wordnik.com. [Country Music Mystery] Reference
Then they dogged the Wienermobile ( "that isn't the squeal of tires" you hear). From Wordnik.com. [Now She's Not Just Listening] Reference
If elected, however, they will likely face the same crisis of governability that dogged their predecessors. From Wordnik.com. [Reaping the Whirlwind] Reference
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