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persistence

[per-sis-tuhns, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs təns, -ˈzɪs- /


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“It’s going to take a lot more persistence going forward,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"This development reinforces our belief that persistence, solidarity and commitment to justice will always yield results."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Raviprolu sees the breakthrough as a broader lesson about persistence in science.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

For Owens, the arc is less about vindication than persistence.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It was luck, and the persistence of Crandell, Mullineaux, Johnston, Malone, and those with them to persuade the public to stay as far back as it had.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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