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persevere

[pur-suh-veer] / ˌpɜr səˈvɪər /


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“I think the market can persevere and ultimately move higher — and the bull market can continue,” Schulze said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026

"It is about preparation, it is about mental strength and being able to continue to persevere when things go wrong."

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Driving around town, looking at the lots and the wreckage, Cooley says he started to notice the bits of nature that were trying to persevere.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026

Mr. King initially believed the story was going nowhere, though his wife urged him to persevere.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

We would persevere and make a name for ourselves, and I would go to school, an English school where Jews were able to learn right beside gentiles.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

Fortunately for the rest of us, Wylie perseveres.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026

Meantime, Stafford perseveres without his two top targets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024

It was an appropriate ending for the Carson, Calif., product who continues to be tested — and repeatedly perseveres.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024

For now, I will continue using Saboun Nabulsi as this ancient tradition perseveres.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023

The beautiful natural world of the Philippines perseveres, despite everything.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Should have scored with first-half header, didn't threaten with another opportunity but persevered and eventually got his goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

And who better to teach a down-and-out lawyer about courage and gumption than a coyote who has persevered in the face of certain failure?

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

But she persevered, and during her 16 years in New York became a prominent name in the avant-garde world.

From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026

He persevered and learned a valuable lesson: patience still pays off.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026

After a couple of mouthfuls Ron had pushed his portion away, looking queasy; Harry had only persevered so as not to hurt Hermione’s feelings.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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

If you’re suffering from the persevering cold and in need of some cooking inspiration, fret not.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

"It just goes to show you... just to keep persevering, my team and everybody behind me, it means so much to come away as Olympic champion."

From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Dec. 25, 2025

Just like I was tired of imposing and persevering.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo


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