- present tense form of endure (3rd person singular).
endures
Example Sentences
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"But it endures anyway as a tradition that forges character, one that sets us apart from other branches of the armed forces."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The painful experience of the Hicks-Gillette ownership endures, hence the reluctance to throw support behind this possible new investment without more information.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
This involves choosing a patron saint, and Michael speaks with the wild enthusiasm of a Marvel movie fanboy about his likely decision, St. George, who endures various grisly tortures but remains steadfast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
I am their hero, and now I am fighting to make sure the positive and real image they know of me is the one that endures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
But I will show him what a man can do and what a man endures.
From "The Old Man and The Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
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