perseverance

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And for all its heavy-handed writing and mystifying character flourishes, “Tow” manages to be mostly an effective, if silly, story of perseverance, thanks almost entirely to Byrne’s dogged performance.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

"The American story is filled with innovation and ingenuity, perseverance and prejudice. Tensions that have fuelled some of the most extraordinary artistic achievements in history."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

From the day I regained consciousness, I realized I had only three alternatives: death, depression or perseverance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Aureliano Segundo was the only one who felt a cordial compassion for him and he tried to break his perseverance.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez