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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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“I think the market can persevere and ultimately move higher — and the bull market can continue,” Schulze said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026

"I just somehow managed to find this strength in me to persevere and to survive. If I can do it, you can do it."

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Driving around town, looking at the lots and the wreckage, Cooley says he started to notice the bits of nature that were trying to persevere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 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

As rents rise and street-level spots vanish, street food culture perseveres.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

But he perseveres in the hope of striking it rich.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

Close takes pride in how her squad pivots to unexpected challenges and perseveres.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025

Knowing the Paris Games may be her last, she perseveres, training six days a week hoping to get better, to get faster, to win.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2023

He finds watercolors difficult, but with Mauves tutelage he perseveres.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Should have scored with first-half header, didn't threaten with another opportunity but persevered and eventually got his goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

And who better to teach a down-and-out lawyer about courage and gumption than a coyote who has persevered in the face of certain failure?

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

But she persevered, and during her 16 years in New York became a prominent name in the avant-garde world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

He persevered and learned a valuable lesson: patience still pays off.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

After a couple of mouthfuls Ron had pushed his portion away, looking queasy; Harry had only persevered so as not to hurt Hermione’s feelings.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

"The work you do in there isn't easy -- the dust, the smell of dead people who are already decomposing. But here we are, persevering," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Despite the uncertainty, families, businesses and community members remain committed to adapting and persevering in the new normal.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

For this, we should look to King for hope and guidance on persevering amid adversity.

From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2026

As it happens, Mr. Fox has found enough staunchly persevering or recently revived craft workshops to buoy his spirits—and ours.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

On Miss Lucas’s persevering, however, she added, “Very well; if it must be so, it must.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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