as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
Totally unexpected in its diversions, yet enduring in its themes of endurance and triumph, Tampopo is simply one of the best food films ever made.
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The Road to Freedom, an ink and carving on wood, is a mini epic of endurance under occupation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Here is another key to their endurance: the lack of competition.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
The climb, which spanned eight grueling days, was a test of endurance and ingenuity due to treacherous weather, loose rocks, and the challenge of hoisting heavy equipment up the cliff.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
The Road to Freedom, an ink and carving on wood, is a mini epic of endurance under occupation.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Here is another key to their endurance: the lack of competition.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
The climb, which spanned eight grueling days, was a test of endurance and ingenuity due to treacherous weather, loose rocks, and the challenge of hoisting heavy equipment up the cliff.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
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Rafizi, the economic minister, knows that there are still concerns over policy continuity, considering the current more stable political climate is a more recent development.Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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One path leads to the continuation of a broken system, one that prioritizes profits over people and leaves both patients and workers to suffer.Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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That film will supposedly serve as a continuation of Fast X and a bridge to Fast X: Part 2.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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For the second straight season, Mahomes has done so largely due to his persistence, problem-solving ability and willingness to adjust his playing style to any game’s specific circumstances.Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The persistence of market failure and agency expertise narratives, despite political failures and bureaucratic ineptitude being the true obstacles.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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At a hearing, the HOA asked for a continuance and another hearing is expected to be held in February, Baldwin said.Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
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September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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