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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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"To be able to persevere through that period and finally get a fix for that was great."

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

While people should not to try this at home, certainly they can find in her example some inspiration to persevere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

"Young women need to persevere and follow their dreams," she said.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

Under the agreement with Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s would operate as an independent subsidiary, meaning the brand’s employees would be protected and its commitment to social justice would persevere.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2025

Yet this same soldier had gained a new resolve to persevere.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield