perseverance
Example Sentences
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He’s mad not just because he feels his time was wasted, but also because he knows that many others without his legal background, perseverance or media savvy would simply pay the fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 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
"There were 15 pages of comments and five different rounds of reviews. She had the patience and perseverance, and the paper turned out magnificently."
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
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 sigh he makes is deep, a hungry air-take for the strength and perseverance all life, but especially his, requires.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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