- present tense form of persevere (3rd person singular).
perseveres
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But he perseveres in the hope of striking it rich.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
Close takes pride in how her squad pivots to unexpected challenges and perseveres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025
Knowing the Paris Games may be her last, she perseveres, training six days a week hoping to get better, to get faster, to win.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2023
Fortunately, the rock hasn't caused any damage to Perseverance, though it has certainly lived up to its owner as it perseveres in clinging to the rover after so many miles.
From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2022
He finds watercolors difficult, but with Mauves tutelage he perseveres.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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