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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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Apple iPhone sales outperformed competitors in China, new data show, signaling the company’s ability to persevere against a volatile industry backdrop.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

"To be able to persevere through that period and finally get a fix for that was great."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Yunnan, in China’s southwest, draws intrepid travelers for its mountain scenery, rare tea and villages where traditions persevere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Under the agreement with Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s would operate as an independent subsidiary, meaning the brand’s employees would be protected and its commitment to social justice would persevere.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2025

“I don’t think life is necessarily fair. But if you persevere, you can overcome adversity. It has to do with a person’s willingness to work hard, and I think it’s always been that way.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times