persevere
verb
per·se·vere
ˌpər-sə-ˈvir 
persevered; persevering
: to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
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The early settlers of the New World persevered in the face of constant hardship and danger. The Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation lost half their number in the first winter to disease and hunger, but their perseverance paid off, and within five years their community was healthy and self-sufficient. Perhaps more remarkable are all the solitary inventors who have persevered in pursuing their visions for years, lacking any financial support and laughed at by the public.
Examples of persevere in a Sentence
She persevered in her studies and graduated near the top of her class.
Even though he was tired, he persevered and finished the race.
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The Chiefs persevered, advancing to their seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game — with six of those coming in Kansas City.
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Aside from stats, what makes Hughes so underrated on the market here is his leadership qualities persevering through insidious negativity that's impacted the locker room.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
This team also persevered as fires ravaged homes in Los Angeles.
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Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2025
Aside from stats, what makes Hughes so underrated on the market here is his leadership qualities persevering through insidious negativity that's impacted the locker room.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
This team also persevered as fires ravaged homes in Los Angeles.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Furnishings, decor and lighting companies persevered through the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn, banking on the resilience of the high-end consumer and investing in growing markets like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and second-tier cities in China.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persevere. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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persevere
verb
per·se·vere
ˌpər-sə-ˈvi(ə)r
persevered; persevering
: to keep at something in spite of difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
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