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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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"I think of you, dear families, who, despite the many difficulties you face each day, persevere courageously in your vocation and mission," Pope Leo said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

The trumpeters valiantly persevere but, by the end of the day, everyone's wrung out.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026

As the movie amply demonstrates, it took guts for Woodward and Bernstein to persevere with their reporting in the face of terrified sources and their own growing paranoia.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 7, 2026

Yet this same soldier had gained a new resolve to persevere.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

But he perseveres in the hope of striking it rich.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

It was an appropriate ending for the Carson, Calif., product who continues to be tested — and repeatedly perseveres.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

For now, I will continue using Saboun Nabulsi as this ancient tradition perseveres.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023

After Thackeray is assigned to a rowdy class of troublemakers, the older students do their best to break his spirit, while the teacher perseveres to prepare the class for the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2022

He finds watercolors difficult, but with Mauves tutelage he perseveres.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Should have scored with first-half header, didn't threaten with another opportunity but persevered and eventually got his goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The company persevered despite higher costs and production delays, although the set ended up just shy of 100% American-made.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Despite operating far offshore in rough conditions at night, they persevered until every person in danger was rescued,” said Master Chief Peter Nelson, the officer in charge of one of the rescue vessels.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

And who better to teach a down-and-out lawyer about courage and gumption than a coyote who has persevered in the face of certain failure?

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

After a couple of mouthfuls Ron had pushed his portion away, looking queasy; Harry had only persevered so as not to hurt Hermione’s feelings.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

In England's top six, Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence again made half-centuries to hint they are worth persevering with, while opener Emilio Gay still needs a score to cement his place.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

For this filmmaking couple, reaching maturity as artists forged in the complex context of a modern colony hinges on acknowledging their limitations and still persevering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

If you’re suffering from the persevering cold and in need of some cooking inspiration, fret not.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

On Miss Lucas’s persevering, however, she added, “Very well; if it must be so, it must.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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