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persevering

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verb

present participle of persevere
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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Recent Examples of persevering
Verb
In his team up with Scouting America, Montgomery strives to teach the youth the importance of showing up, working hard and persevering through challenges. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for persevering
Adjective
  • Yet that same 30-year period saw a flurry of research and activity to try to reduce geriatric falls and their potentially devastating consequences, from hip fractures and brain bleeds to restricted mobility, persistent pain, and institutionalization.
    Paula Span, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
  • While lower rates can stimulate hiring and investment, persistent inflation and stronger-than-expected GDP growth may complicate future decisions.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Resilience means enduring multiple rejections, both commercial and regulatory, and persisting.
    Jon Stojan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The announcement marks the first public acknowledgement that the government oversight organization is persisting in its work after former president Haney Hong departed suddenly early this year.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The defence remains resolute, having allowed just 12 goals in 18 games across all competitions.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Since that summer, the artist programs continued to evolve and grow while always remaining true to Bob’s resolute intention.
    Michelle Satter, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Jayce was protective of his baby brother and insistent on showing him everything a 4-year-old knew about life – like how to brush his teeth or how to properly use the bathroom during potty training.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
  • On the other hand, skeptics and cynics tend to be insistent right now that the clean-up activity is not going to last very long.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Persevering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevering. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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