perseverance
Example Sentences
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The Second Grinnell Expedition’s “intrepid” crew was under the leadership of what New York’s Daily Herald called, “the indefatigable perseverance and indomitable courage” possessed by its thirty-three-year-old naval surgeon and commander.
From Literature
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From the day I regained consciousness, I realized I had only three alternatives: death, depression or perseverance.
“Lauren Chapin’s story reminds us that while fame may introduce a person to the world, it is perseverance, honesty, and compassion that define a life well lived,” says the description on Chapin’s website.
From Los Angeles Times
Both Kikuo and Shunsuke will enjoy high highs and low lows, but it’s their perseverance that ultimately means more than arbitrary benchmarks like “genius” or “brilliance.”
From Los Angeles Times
The unstoppable force of Sally’s resentment and the immovable object of Theo’s perseverance are not an ideal dramatic combination.
From Los Angeles Times
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