perseverance
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"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 see perseverance in there, and I see chasing dreams, and I see kids chasing after somebody who’s chasing their dreams as well.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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
"All my perseverance at this golf course over the years has started to pay off."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 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
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Holes
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This Week in Words: March 16–22, 2019
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