persevered

Example Sentences

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Hansen, who is the first non-American to travel to the Moon - told Nasa's mission control that the crew "firmly felt the power" of those who have persevered and worked so hard on this mission.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“I really gritted my teeth and persevered for 30 years before finally becoming prime minister,” Takaichi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Treasury 30-year bond when it topped 5% and he has persevered with that, enjoying limited success.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Still, Los Dinos persevered in the Tejano music scene, hopping from label to label before the group finally released eight albums under Manny Guerra’s independent labels, GP Productions and Record Producer Productions.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025

For a little while Emma persevered in her silence; but beginning to apprehend the bewitching flattery of that letter might be too powerful, she thought it best to say,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen