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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Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
In The Trouble of Color, your family perseveres through intense personal and political struggles.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite the challenges ahead, the individuals who spoke with CNN feel confident the trans immigrant community will persevere through their support of one another.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Constrained by societal conventions that historically relegated women’s participation in sport to the periphery, female cricketers persevered.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
In The Trouble of Color, your family perseveres through intense personal and political struggles.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite the challenges ahead, the individuals who spoke with CNN feel confident the trans immigrant community will persevere through their support of one another.
—Taylor Romine, CNN, 23 Feb. 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 30 Mar. 2025.
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