persevering

Example Sentences

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Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But, wrote Clough "something told me he was worth persevering with".

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

Lauren said she’s helped her sister with learning plays and persevering through tough practices while letting Sienna mostly hang out with fellow freshmen off the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

But the show gently yet cleverly pushed back against any detractors, opening with “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singing a medley of three songs from the “Wizard of Oz” musical universe about persevering.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2025

I considered not imposing upon George LaTrell, because the truth is that in addition to being tired of persevering, I was also tired of imposing.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo