stay the course
idiom
: to continue with a process, effort, etc., even though it is difficult
We'll succeed in the end if we just stay the course.
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Before the presidential election last year, Free advocated for the next administration to stay the course with NASA's Artemis program.
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ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
For this reason, Israel must stay the course to achieve a lasting, secure and just peace.
—Steven Katz, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
The cap room needed to improve the roster in other areas forces Bowman to stay the course for one more year at the position.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
This article outlines the core practices that help learners stay the course and cross the finish line with confidence.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
For this reason, Israel must stay the course to achieve a lasting, secure and just peace.
—Steven Katz, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
The cap room needed to improve the roster in other areas forces Bowman to stay the course for one more year at the position.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
This article outlines the core practices that help learners stay the course and cross the finish line with confidence.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stay the course
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“Stay the course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stay%20the%20course. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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