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perseverance

[pur-suh-veer-uhns] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns /


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“Her perseverance and bravery are inspiring to the members of my office, and more importantly, to survivors everywhere.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"The Yindjibarndi People's perseverance is an inspiration to other Traditional Owners who continue to fight for what they are owed," said Jamie Lowe, chief executive of the National Native Title Council.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“I think all of my perseverance at this golf tournament over the years has really started to pay off.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"All my perseverance at this golf course over the years has started to pay off."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

They perspired with the sweat of a horse and had a smell of suntanned hide and the taciturn and impenetrable perseverance of men from the uplands.

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




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