persevering

Example Sentences

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Ms. Alexander, deservedly Oscar-nominated for the role, creates a grounded, subtle portrait of persevering motherhood, Carol’s husband never having returned from San Francisco and very likely dead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But, wrote Clough "something told me he was worth persevering with".

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

A 90,000-strong crowd had been forced to contend with heavy rain at Wembley Stadium earlier in the night, but it was worth persevering to watch the spectacle unfold.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2025

But the show gently yet cleverly pushed back against any detractors, opening with “Wicked” stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singing a medley of three songs from the “Wizard of Oz” musical universe about persevering.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2025

Just like I was tired of imposing and persevering.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo