as in persisted
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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Recent Examples of persevered
The Bulldogs persevered in similar fashion.
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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Kennedy, who declined to be interviewed for this article, has persevered over the course of a life frequently turned upside down by tragedy.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, Tennessee persevered and found answers.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
White persevered through some bumpy early days by exhibiting a similar commitment to learning.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Despite this, life on Earth persevered.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Throughout her life, the designer was disciplined and persevered.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The Packers persevered, though, and defeated the Rams, 24-19.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Its winemakers have persevered through a brief but bloody battle with Israel in 2006, and, more recently, a global pandemic, a financial crisis and an explosion in the capital city of Beirut, all in 2020.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Kennedy, who declined to be interviewed for this article, has persevered over the course of a life frequently turned upside down by tragedy.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Still, Tennessee persevered and found answers.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
White persevered through some bumpy early days by exhibiting a similar commitment to learning.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Despite this, life on Earth persevered.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Throughout her life, the designer was disciplined and persevered.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
The Packers persevered, though, and defeated the Rams, 24-19.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Its winemakers have persevered through a brief but bloody battle with Israel in 2006, and, more recently, a global pandemic, a financial crisis and an explosion in the capital city of Beirut, all in 2020.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 3 Oct. 2024
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