stay the course

phrase

: 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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Pakistan would need to stay the course as an honest broker and not get discouraged. Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026 Elhedery says the bank will stay the course. Clay Chandler, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026 That differential played a big role in the Rams’ ultimate decision to stay the course with Adams, who signed a two-year contract with the Rams in March 2025. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026 Barclays, however, thinks investors should stay the course. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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