perseverance
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But a 1-0 lead agonisingly turned to a 2-1 defeat in the closing stages as England's defence got deeper and deeper under constant pressure from the brilliance and perseverance of Lionel Messi's world champions.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
"This study reflects years of collaborative effort across multiple laboratories and would not have been possible without the dedication, creativity and perseverance of this tremendous research team that helped drive the science forward," she said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
Iranian leaders used Quran verses to greet foreign delegations, signaling perseverance to allies and implicit warnings to regional competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
During the 2025 postseason, Randle shook his reputation for fading in the playoffs, crediting his perseverance to a mentality instilled in him many years earlier by Bryant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
“You might have been born the biggest fish in the sea, but the skill and perseverance of those lower born can take you down and destroy you.”
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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