never say die
Example Sentences
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In 2016, Michael Bisping became the UFC's middleweight champion, after refusing to be denied time and again, in a never say die narrative which had turned the Lancastrian into a folk hero.
From BBC • May 10, 2022
Its very optimistic, forward-looking "never say die" perspective informed him from an early age.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2018
On Capitol Hill, immigration issues never say die.
From Slate • Feb. 20, 2015
“Nothing’s over. I never say die for anything. Do you ever quit on anything?”
From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2014
“You may meet with adventures, some not as pleasant as you would desire, but stick to your duty, never say die, and hope for the best.”
From Roger Willoughby A Story of the Times of Benbow by Webb, Archibald