perseverance
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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
“They inspire perseverance and a sense of connectedness to something greater, to nature,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 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
I suggested to his friends and family that Walter's strength, resistance, and perseverance were a triumph worth celebrating, an accomplishment to be remembered.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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