stay the course
idiom
: to continue with a process, effort, etc., even though it is difficult
We'll succeed in the end if we just stay the course.
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How to stay the course in the absence of regulatory pressure critical for collective action to combat climate change.
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Advertisement The messaging from leadership appears unchanged from previous years — stay the course on fostering innovation while also spurring domestic consumption.
—TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, stay the course — weight management is a lifelong process, and setbacks are part of the journey.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
But the Bering Air pilot was only about 34 miles from his landing destination — so most likely decided to stay the course.
—Susan Young, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Advertisement The messaging from leadership appears unchanged from previous years — stay the course on fostering innovation while also spurring domestic consumption.
—TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, stay the course — weight management is a lifelong process, and setbacks are part of the journey.
—Raul Rosenthal, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
But the Bering Air pilot was only about 34 miles from his landing destination — so most likely decided to stay the course.
—Susan Young, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Stay the course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20the%20course. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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