perseverance
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“What struck me in researching this book was the perseverance, fortitude and tenacity that these families show. So many people would have thrown up their hands and given up,” Butts said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
"It's been 18 years of hard work, patience and perseverance," said 24-year-old Chwalinska, who took up tennis as a young girl.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
"Flying supersonic and reaching these milestones isn't just progress; it's the realization of years of perseverance, innovation, and teamwork. Each step brings us closer to Phase 2, and to the future of commercial supersonic flight."
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
“This is truly a story of perseverance and internal belief that it was going to happen,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“He has all the right principles: dedication, hard work, perseverance, never giving up. He’s dogged; he’s persistent.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing perseverance
Holes
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This Week in Words: March 16–22, 2019
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