perseverance
Example Sentences
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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
Official propaganda exhorted citizens to face their lives and their duty to the Fatherland with endurance and perseverance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
“Lauren Chapin’s story reminds us that while fame may introduce a person to the world, it is perseverance, honesty, and compassion that define a life well lived,” says the description on Chapin’s website.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
What began as a private expression of triumph - "yes, I am that good" - has become a message of perseverance.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
“He has all the right principles: dedication, hard work, perseverance, never giving up. He’s dogged; he’s persistent.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.