persistence
Example Sentences
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But coal's persistence is also the result of infrastructure issues.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
"I learned that research is rarely a straightforward process, often requiring persistence and creative problem solving during the course of a research project," Buchalter said.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
"This development reinforces our belief that persistence, solidarity and commitment to justice will always yield results."
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
They are all wanderers, after all, whose luck and persistence had brought them there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Its extinction in the Southeast had been accomplished — a triumphant demonstration of the worth of scientific creativity, aided by thorough basic research, persistence, and determination.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing persistence
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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Where the Red Fern Grows
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