as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
But that match also became chaotic, and Mexico would try to turn this into a contest of emotion and endurance rather than allow England to control it.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
More than 50 years after hip-hop’s inception, Freddy is enthralled by its endurance and his place in it.
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Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Spectators witness not simply athletic competition but symbolic demonstrations of courage and endurance.
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Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Performing, at times, can mirror the energy of a busy emergency room in Pittsburgh’s North Side, making endurance and stamina key.
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Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
More than 50 years after hip-hop’s inception, Freddy is enthralled by its endurance and his place in it.
—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
22 June 2026
Spectators witness not simply athletic competition but symbolic demonstrations of courage and endurance.
—
Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Performing, at times, can mirror the energy of a busy emergency room in Pittsburgh’s North Side, making endurance and stamina key.
—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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The fear and uncertainty is adversely affecting the care continuity for residents.
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Businesses can develop continuity plans.
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Brown-Nagin highlights how equality is not just an ideal but a legal pursuit requiring strategy, persistence, and courage.
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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