- present participle of persevere.
persevering
Example Sentences
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Shoshana Bean’s win for her featured performance as a persevering single mom, is a testament to the musical’s capacious heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
After an opening salvo of rap-centric tracks, Swim was moody and sultry, with flowing choreography that underscored its message of persevering in choppy waters.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
For this, we should look to King for hope and guidance on persevering amid adversity.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026
Just like I was tired of imposing and persevering.
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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