perseverance
Example Sentences
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Former Hart baseball coach Jim Ozella, retired and watching his grandson play sports, told the story of his former player, Jack Ralston, reaching the major leagues this year taught him about perseverance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
For others, the day – and its aftermath – represent restored American pride and military perseverance.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
You need the three Ps: patience, paperwork and perseverance.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
But a 1-0 lead agonisingly turned to a 2-1 defeat in the closing stages as England's defence got deeper and deeper under constant pressure from the brilliance and perseverance of Lionel Messi's world champions.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Stanley's father was smart and had a lot of perseverance.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
Vocabulary lists containing perseverance
Holes
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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This Week in Words: March 16–22, 2019
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