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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In early February, Swift signaled the style could persevere until summer by pairing a short Charlotte Simone coat with a tank top and shorts that were more on par with New Orlean's outdoor temperatures at the time.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
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Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Despite facing social ostracization, death threats, economic hardship and caste prejudice, the family perseveres and ultimately secures a landmark ruling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
In The Trouble of Color, your family perseveres through intense personal and political struggles.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Persevere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persevere. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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