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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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“I think the market can persevere and ultimately move higher — and the bull market can continue,” Schulze said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026

"It is about preparation, it is about mental strength and being able to continue to persevere when things go wrong."

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Driving around town, looking at the lots and the wreckage, Cooley says he started to notice the bits of nature that were trying to persevere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

"I was never a great student growing up, but I found martial arts really gave me the drive to persevere and do hard things," Terao said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Somehow, in these terrible circumstances, my mother and I found the will to persevere.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

But he perseveres in the hope of striking it rich.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

Close takes pride in how her squad pivots to unexpected challenges and perseveres.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025

Knowing the Paris Games may be her last, she perseveres, training six days a week hoping to get better, to get faster, to win.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2023

Fortunately, the rock hasn't caused any damage to Perseverance, though it has certainly lived up to its owner as it perseveres in clinging to the rover after so many miles.

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2022

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

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

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

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

But she persevered, and during her 16 years in New York became a prominent name in the avant-garde world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

Guthrie has persevered through the challenges “Today” has faced over her tenure.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026

Still, my mother persevered, awash in the delusion that I had kept my popularity secret from her all these years.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green

She says it was a "pinch me" moment seeing her name next to the likes of Lady Gaga - something she says feels like a sign she should "keep persevering".

From BBC ● May 1, 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

But, wrote Clough "something told me he was worth persevering with".

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

Just like I was tired of imposing and persevering.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo




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