as in to persist
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 persevere
His willingness to seek support, stay engaged and persevere through obstacles demonstrates maturity well beyond his years.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
But Martinson says African filmmakers – even without distribution – should persevere, keep pushing and knocking on doors.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Nuggets persevered through a full month of non-Jokic minutes to great effect in January.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The next few years weren't without setbacks either, but each time the pair persevered.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
But Martinson says African filmmakers – even without distribution – should persevere, keep pushing and knocking on doors.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
In fact, the Nuggets persevered through a full month of non-Jokic minutes to great effect in January.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for persevere
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevere
persist
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Obviously, if the strait were to remain closed and this wartime status quo persisted into the summer, even greater economic pain would be felt across the planet.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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At the same time – and unprecedentedly in Lebanon since the 1980s — open public debate has persisted concerning the possibility of reaching a normalization agreement with Israel.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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