perseverance
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You need the three Ps: patience, paperwork and perseverance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
But a 1-0 lead agonisingly turned to a 2-1 defeat in the closing stages as England's defence got deeper and deeper under constant pressure from the brilliance and perseverance of Lionel Messi's world champions.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
"This study reflects years of collaborative effort across multiple laboratories and would not have been possible without the dedication, creativity and perseverance of this tremendous research team that helped drive the science forward," she said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
My generation has suffered from two vicious influences that have undermined our collective elasticity and perseverance, and with that, our willingness to take risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
This is about perseverance, not about Luke Messenger, who she will likely never see again.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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