staying power

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noun
  1. ability or strength to last or endure; endurance; stamina.

Origin of staying power

1
First recorded in 1855–60

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British Dictionary definitions for staying power

staying power

noun
  1. endurance; stamina

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staying power

The ability to endure or last, as in I'm not sure that this young novelist will have staying power, or Our candidate definitely has staying power. This expression comes from racing, where it means “the strength to maintain speed through a race.” [Second half of 1800s]

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