persevere
Example Sentences
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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
You've got to work hard and do it yourself and persevere at the end of the day, and if you keep working hard it will pay off.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 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
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
“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
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