persevered

past tense of persevere
as in persisted
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 persevered Its winemakers have persevered through a brief but bloody battle with Israel in 2006, and, more recently, a global pandemic, a financial crisis and an explosion in the capital city of Beirut, all in 2020. Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024 Hannah, unlike Brittany, persevered despite her misgivings. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2024

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“Persevered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevered. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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