as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
at the end of the long, winding trail, persevering hikers will be rewarded with an inviting, secluded lake
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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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Adjective
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Flick was hopeful Yamal would be available for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Atletico Madrid but said referees should take greater action to deter persistent fouling.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025 -
Egg prices in the U.S. have soared due to supply chain disruptions, a persistent bird flu outbreak and new regulations.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
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The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The insistent demands that email, text messages, application notifications, infrastructure alerts, etc. place on knowledge worker attention can easily compromise an individual’s ability to sustain focus on the task at hand.—
Mark Settle,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The roaring cry of the dogs had taken on an insistent note.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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