persevere

Example Sentences

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This has helped motivate me, for example, to write that extra client proposal or competitive grant request and to persevere despite rejection and failure, like Frodo, throughout what has felt like a very long career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 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

And on Sunday, at least, his team managed to persevere.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

“I don’t think life is necessarily fair. But if you persevere, you can overcome adversity. It has to do with a person’s willingness to work hard, and I think it’s always been that way.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times