as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
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Recent Examples of persevere
Jota, who was also guilty of squandering a golden opportunity against Villa, is worth persevering with.
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
But the native population of the Island found ways to persevere.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Clint, too, persisted as a character, persevering through personal crises to continue working.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Over the years, the shop has been handed down to the family’s third generation owners, survived Hurricane Katrina, and persevered through several relocations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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James Pearce, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
But the native population of the Island found ways to persevere.
—Danuta Hamlin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Clint, too, persisted as a character, persevering through personal crises to continue working.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Over the years, the shop has been handed down to the family’s third generation owners, survived Hurricane Katrina, and persevered through several relocations.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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