as in to persist
to continue despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
although he was frustrated by the lack of financial resources and support, he persevered in his scientific research
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This team also persevered as fires ravaged homes in Los Angeles.
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Furnishings, decor and lighting companies persevered through the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn, banking on the resilience of the high-end consumer and investing in growing markets like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and second-tier cities in China.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Vintners are persevering with adaptation solutions.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Adding a contingency plan builds resilience, preparing the individual to adapt and persevere through challenges.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Furnishings, decor and lighting companies persevered through the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn, banking on the resilience of the high-end consumer and investing in growing markets like Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and second-tier cities in China.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
Vintners are persevering with adaptation solutions.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
Adding a contingency plan builds resilience, preparing the individual to adapt and persevere through challenges.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for persevere
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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