perseverance

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"There were 15 pages of comments and five different rounds of reviews. She had the patience and perseverance, and the paper turned out magnificently."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

And for all its heavy-handed writing and mystifying character flourishes, “Tow” manages to be mostly an effective, if silly, story of perseverance, thanks almost entirely to Byrne’s dogged performance.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

“Stand” is an exploration of 10 virtues—“agency, vulnerability, patriotism, truth, humility, community, creativity, perseverance, grace, and vision.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Through this ordeal, Bryant has learned patience and perseverance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

On that particular day, however, I found his perseverance to be something I was almost grateful for, if I let myself admit it.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan