perseverance
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"I'm proud of Abdul, the campaign that he ran, his family for their perseverance through all the hate, the Islamophobic rhetoric that was thrown at him throughout this campaign," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
He’s shown perseverance and improvement over the course of this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
He was short, but not short on perseverance, goodwill, clarity and courage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
She had to battle to be allowed to compete at high levels, and faced hostility at times from other competitors and fans, but is now lauded for her perseverance.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The sigh he makes is deep, a hungry air-take for the strength and perseverance all life, but especially his, requires.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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