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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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As the movie amply demonstrates, it took guts for Woodward and Bernstein to persevere with their reporting in the face of terrified sources and their own growing paranoia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

They’re human; they want and need, betray and boast, and persevere against the unknown in ways that we all are right now.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Apple iPhone sales outperformed competitors in China, new data show, signaling the company’s ability to persevere against a volatile industry backdrop.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Think of the demands that could be made of me in that office. And think of what could happen to people. I don’t need that on my soul. I’ll persevere like everyone else.”

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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