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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The team found that in zebrafish, ketamine alters this circuit in a way that causes the fish to persevere in the face of adversity rather than becoming passive.
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Diogo Dalot ran riot down the left, a definite upside of Amorim’s three-man defensive system — which has to be worth persevering with.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, that summit, and a subsequent meeting in Vietnam, did not lead to a breakthrough because Trump lacked the patience to persevere with his own strategy and failed to set realistic goals.
—Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
According to research, optimistic individuals are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges, achieve their goals, and enjoy better overall health and well-being.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Jon Hamilton, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Diogo Dalot ran riot down the left, a definite upside of Amorim’s three-man defensive system — which has to be worth persevering with.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Ultimately, that summit, and a subsequent meeting in Vietnam, did not lead to a breakthrough because Trump lacked the patience to persevere with his own strategy and failed to set realistic goals.
—Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
According to research, optimistic individuals are more likely to persevere in the face of challenges, achieve their goals, and enjoy better overall health and well-being.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for persevere
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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