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Which explorer is known for perseverance in Antarctica?

perseverance

[pur-suh-veer-uhns] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər əns /


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Former Hart baseball coach Jim Ozella, retired and watching his grandson play sports, told the story of his former player, Jack Ralston, reaching the major leagues this year taught him about perseverance.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2026

Her success testifies not only to her artistry, but to her perseverance, dignity and wisdom.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

For others, the day – and its aftermath – represent restored American pride and military perseverance.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

But shelling out a joint-British record fee showcased City's perseverance to acquire their man and those upstairs at Etihad Stadium have shown unequivocal faith to both player and manager.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

None of these women could ever have imagined a life like the one I now had, but they’d trusted that their perseverance would yield something better, eventually, for someone like me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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