endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
1
: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity
especially
: the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity
a marathon runner's endurance
2
: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering
endurance of many hardships
3
: permanence, duration
the endurance of the play's importance
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Examples of endurance in a Sentence
The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance.
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
Jeff says everyone will need balance, concentration and endurance for this challenge, which is exactly what people who haven’t eaten in two weeks are chock-full of, right?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 30 Oct. 2024
But for endurance athletes—especially runners—looking for a trusty new pair of shades with impeccable optics, this is it.
—Megan Michelson, Outside Online, 22 Oct. 2024
Forget marathons, triathlons and even the Tour de France — the annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony may be the world's greatest endurance test.
—Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endurance. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈd(y)u̇r-ən(t)s
1
: the quality of lasting or of being permanent
2
: the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress
athletes need to develop endurance
3
: suffering sense 1
endurance of many hardships
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