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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Don’t be afraid to seek funding from unexpected sources, and focus on persevering through initial challenges.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
Fedotov deserves a ton of credit for persevering through some unfathomable circumstances.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Don’t be afraid to seek funding from unexpected sources, and focus on persevering through initial challenges.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Mystic Aquarium announced Chappy's death on March 3 in a Facebook post, sharing that the baby seal persevered through his injuries as long as possible.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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