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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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You've got to work hard and do it yourself and persevere at the end of the day, and if you keep working hard it will pay off.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Find ways of staying the course,” Lindo advises anyone trying to persevere in a long career.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

"Young women need to persevere and follow their dreams," she said.

From Barron's • Nov. 15, 2025

“I don’t think life is necessarily fair. But if you persevere, you can overcome adversity. It has to do with a person’s willingness to work hard, and I think it’s always been that way.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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