By this literary merit Fustel set little store, but he clung tenaciously to his theories. Those opposed to the conquest fought the invaders tenaciously, resisting their rule for two years. The Japanese had prepared their positions well and fought tenaciously. Although the Egyptians had a reputation as poor seamen, they fought tenaciously. It engaged VRS elements tenaciously defending Donji Vakuf. Among continental Protestants its tradition has been more tenaciously maintained. It was found that beliefs like these are tenaciously held and highly resistant to change. Bamboo holds topsoil very tenaciously, preventing soil erosion on hillsides and riverbanks. They started to slowly fall back into the town, defending the gates tenaciously. He tenaciously guards his position, particularly when someone tries to use him. Some viscin remains on the seed and when it touches a stem, it sticks tenaciously. Leon County "fought school integration as tenaciously as any community in Florida". Tenaciously, small units paddled their way across the wide river and established bridgeheads. They are known for their barbed spines that tenaciously attach to skin, fur, and clothing. Spain held tenaciously on to the fortress and its strategic corridor through Cleves.