perseverance
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"This text represents perseverance in the pursuit of climate justice, even in the face of enormous political pressure," she told AFP.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
His mother says, “Kaden’s journey reflects resilience, family, perseverance and the reality that the effects of a serious illness don’t end when treatment does.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
To me, the many-voiced story of the expedition is a testament to human restlessness and perseverance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"Those early years were bit parts, chorus lines, lots of rejection... but my dear dad always reminded me that perseverance furthers, that was his motto."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Poverty doesn’t give you strength or teach you lessons about perseverance.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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This Week in Words: March 16–22, 2019
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