persistence
Example Sentences
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If her rise appears sudden from the outside, Reble sees it simply as the result of persistence.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"I learned that research is rarely a straightforward process, often requiring persistence and creative problem solving during the course of a research project," Buchalter said.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
“It’s going to take a lot more persistence going forward,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The Ethics Committee had found Cherfilus-McCormick responsible for 25 violations, citing the scale and persistence of the alleged conduct.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The sun came out from behind a cloud and then disappeared again, and the smell of ketchup melded with butterscotch rose with a gentle persistence from the seats of the car.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
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