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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Betts is optimistic about the Dodgers persevering if Ohtani is sidelined, especially after the team overcame its injuries while earning the most wins in the majors during the regular season and reaching the World Series for the fourth time in eight seasons.
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
The film chronicles the handful of years that followed, with Ito serving by turns as traumatized victim, persevering reporter, and #MeToo movement crusader.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Despite having no insurance and most of its records lost in the fire, the Guard persevered, and new offices were opened on Spring Street (which later became Central Avenue).
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The production team persevered through air raid sirens, power outages, and the echoes of missiles to craft a narrative that captures the resilience, culture, and spirit of the Ukrainian people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
The film chronicles the handful of years that followed, with Ito serving by turns as traumatized victim, persevering reporter, and #MeToo movement crusader.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Despite having no insurance and most of its records lost in the fire, the Guard persevered, and new offices were opened on Spring Street (which later became Central Avenue).
—arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
The production team persevered through air raid sirens, power outages, and the echoes of missiles to craft a narrative that captures the resilience, culture, and spirit of the Ukrainian people.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persevere. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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