persevering

Example Sentences

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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

For this, we should look to King for hope and guidance on persevering amid adversity.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Lisa, whose initial media interview sparked the police investigation that led to Harkins being jailed, said she felt vindicated for persevering.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2025

Maybe, in addition to being tired of imposing and persevering, I was also tired of keeping my mouth shut.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo