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persevering

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verb

present participle of persevere
as in persisting
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 Synonyms for persevering
Adjective
  • Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • With reservoirs of virus persisting in dairy cattle, poultry and wild birds, there are ample opportunities for spillover into humans.
    Will Stone, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Cheap stocks still remain for investors to buy, despite the equity market persisting near its all-time highs.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In a statement, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te congratulated Trump and Vance on their electoral victory, and thanked Biden and Harris for their resolute support for Taiwan during their term.
    CNN Staff, CNN, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • According to the star, Heller was insistent that the dog have blue eyes and red hair like Adams.
    Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Democratic senators have been especially insistent that background checks are needed for all of Trump’s nominees before they can be considered for confirmation by the Senate.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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