persevere
verb (used without object)
to persist in anything undertaken; maintain a purpose in spite of difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement; continue steadfastly.
perseveringly
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a word derived from
persevere.
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a word derived from
persevering.
perseveringadjectivedisplaying perseverance; resolutely persistent; steadfast.
Example Sentences
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It is, writes Times theater critic Charles McNulty, a harmonizing with history that is “at once agonizingly harsh and perseveringly soulful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2019
The bigger amazement is how they— and by extension we the audience — are able to harmonize with a history at once agonizingly harsh and perseveringly soulful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
But the old man sucked perseveringly at the bread between his toothless gums.
From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck
I was at that time much attracted by the works and utterances of Jesus, and deeply touched by His death, and impressions perseveringly strong were made upon my mind.
From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.
The same remedies recommended in the preceding article are equally good in this case, only they must be more perseveringly applied.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
